Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has argued that if his side manage to beat Chelsea on Sunday afternoon, it will be an important display of the progress they have made.
Despite the Blues having a torrid campaign, winning just six of a possible 22 games and currently sat 14th in the Premier League – four points above relegation, Wenger claimed that this weekend’s game is still of vital importance.
Arsenal have the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table on Sunday, with the likes of Leicester City, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur all hot on the north London side’s tale.
Wenger, speaking at his pre-match news conference on Thursday morning, as reported by the club’s official website, discussed the importance of Sunday afternoon’s fixture.
It is another one where we can show we have moved forward.
It is another game where people look at us and see how we behave because, even if Chelsea are not in the best position, you look at their squad.
It is a big game because of the quality of players on the pitch and it has a big importance to us because we play at Emirates Stadium and we know it will be important to win these types of games.
We have certainly proved our battling potential [this season] through big solidarity, through great togetherness and as well because we are ambitious and we have more experience than in the past.
One of the advantages of having experienced players is that they know that sometimes it’s just about battling and not always only about playing well.
Arsenal have not beaten Chelsea in the Premier League since the 2011/12 season , where a Robin van Persie hat-trick led the Gunners to a 5-3 victory.
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