Graham Potter has enjoyed statement victories in the Champions League as Chelsea head coach. What he needs is one in the Premier League. The visit of Arsenal to Stamford Bridge this afternoon provides the perfect opportunity.
Chelsea have struggled on their own patch against the Gunners in recent years; their last home Premier League victory over their London rivals came all the way back in August 2018. It is time for that disappointing run to be brought to an end, although it will admittedly not be an easy task.
Not only have Arsenal made an impressive start to the campaign but Chelsea are struggling with a number of injury issues, especially in defence, amid a punishing fixture schedule ahead of the World Cup. "it's almost like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic," Potter admitted ahead of today's game.
