Chelsea backed to beat Arsenal after dream Christopher Nkunku injury return update emerges
Chelsea return to Premier League action after the October international break this weekend with the visit of Arsenal to Stamford Bridge. The London derby kicks off a challenging month of action for the Blues with visits to Tottenham and Newcastle coming either side of a home clash against Manchester City.
Prior to the two-week pause, Chelsea had built up some momentum after securing three consecutive wins in all competitions, scoring seven goals in the process. Finding the back of the net has been a challenge under Mauricio Pochettino this season, but it looks as though a breakthrough has been made, with their improvements also boosted by a Christopher Nkunku injury return message.
Chelsea’s most recent displays have also given former defender Marcel Desailly enough confidence to predict they will beat the Gunners. For the Blues’ three-year losing run is to end in games against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, the availability of Reece James could be crucial, with an update emerging on his status ahead of the game.
Bold Chelsea vs Arsenal prediction
Chelsea hero Marcel Desailly has predicted his old side to defeat Arsenal in their huge Premier League clash on Saturday. The Gunners have enjoyed a fine start to the 2023/24 Premier League campaign, accruing 20 points from their first eight outings – leaving them second in the current standings, behind league leaders Tottenham Hotspur because of goals scored.
Meanwhile, the Blues have been slightly more inconsistent, struggling in the opening weeks of the season before a run of three games without defeat has seen them rise up to 11th going into the ongoing international break.
This weekend, Mauricio Pochettino’s side welcome their London rivals to Stamford Bridge, a match that Desailly thinks the hosts will come out on top.
Mauricio Pochettino has been sent a dream Christopher Nkunku Chelsea message for when he finally makes his return from injury.
The latest on his recovery was revealed last week with Nkunku reposting a story of him from the gym working hard to build the strength back up in his knee.
Journalist Ben Jacobs has now provided his verdict on what Nkunku will bring to Chelsea once he is fully match fit, which is likely to be in late 2023 or early 2024, while also making a point that Chelsea fans will love when referencing how Nkunku responded to an injury last season in Germany.
Mauricio Pochettino could have his Chelsea team boosted by a major injury return to face Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend.
The Blues have a number of concerns heading into the game, but captain Reece James does not appear as one of them with the Athletic reporting he is expected to return from his two-month absence this weekend.
James picked up another muscular issue in training after the Liverpool draw with his return to training coming before the October international break.