CHELSEA STATSThe Man Utd game was the first time a match has been postponed at Stamford Bridge since Aston Villa on 31 October 1998, when a late downpour caused the game to be called off one hour before kick-off. Last weekend was the first time snow forced a home postponement since Watford on 1 March 1986.
The Blues have fallen behind six times in our last eight league games.
We have scored four goals in the last seven league games and won just six points from the last possible 21, which is our worst run since March 1998.
Chelsea have conceded the fewest goals, 12 from 17 games, in the Barclays Premier League this term.
The Blues have won 12 points out of a possible 27 on our travels with victories at Wigan, West Ham and Blackburn, draws at Aston Villa, Newcastle and Tottenham and defeats to Man City, Liverpool and Birmingham.
2010/11 Premier League scorersDrogba 7 (2 pens), Malouda 7, Kalou 6, Anelka 3, Essien 3, Alex 1, Ivanovic 1, Lampard 1, Benayoun 1, own goal 1 (Evatt, Blackpool). Total 31.
MILESTONESIf selected, Nicolas Anelka will make his 100th Premier League appearance for Chelsea.
Chelsea’s next goal will be our 50th of the season.
Petr Cech is looking for his 150th clean sheet in his 286th game for the Blues.
Salomon Kalou’s next strike will be his 50th Chelsea goal.
ARSENAL STATSFormed 1886
Major trophies13 League championships, last in 200410 FA Cups, last in 20052 League Cups, last in 199312 FA Charity/Community Shields (1 shared), last in 20041 European Cup Winners’ Cup in 19941 Fairs Cup in 1970
Arsenal’s almost six years without silverware is the worst period since the eight-year gap between 1979 (FA Cup) and 1987 (League Cup).
This term they have won 15 points out of a possible 24 at the Emirates with wins against Blackpool, Bolton, Birmingham, West Ham and Fulham, no draws and defeats to West Brom, Newcastle and Tottenham. Only West Ham have suffered more home defeats.
Our hosts have only kept four clean sheets in the Premier League in 17 matches.
Arsenal have not won any of their last 11 games (one draw and 10 defeats) against Chelsea and Man Utd in all competitions.
The Gunners’ last league draw was on 18 September against Sunderland, 12 games which is the longest run in the Premier League.
Manager Arsène Wenger Days in charge: 5,20130/9/96Played 815Won 469Drawn 195Lost 151
ARSENAL IN THE PREM
2010/11 Premier League scorersNasri 8 (1 pen), Chamakh 7, Walcott 4, Arshavin 3 (1 pen), Song 3, Fábregas 2, Bendtner 1, Diaby 1, Koscielny 1, Sagna 1, Vela 1, Wilshere 1, own goal 1. Total 34
THE MAN IN THE MIDDLEReferee Mark Clattenburg was the official for our home wins against West Brom and Blackpool and Arsenal’s away victories at Man City and Aston Villa.
OTHERWISE ENGAGEDJacob Mellis is suspended (third of three) for a sending of for the reserves three weeks ago.
Branislav Ivanovic is one yellow card away from a one match domestic suspension. He will miss our game against Bolton on Wednesday should he see yellow on Monday.
Four Arsenal players – Chamakh, Fabregas, Koscielny and Song – have received four yellow cards each.www.chelsealatest.co.uk | Work At Home Jobs
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