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Chelsea v Arsenal: Danny Higginbotham's tactical preview

Arsene Wenger says he has some sympathy with Antonio Conte's predicament

Danny Higginbotham has given his tactical verdict on the big Nissan Super Sunday clash between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal are hoping to end a five-game losing streak in west London, while Chelsea will be eager to continue their impressive recent form.

But what are the tactical factors that will decide the contest?

Higginbotham expects Arsenal to match up to Chelsea's three-at-the-back system, but feels their defensive weaknesses could be exploited.

"The difference between these two teams is what they do without the ball," he told Sky Sports.

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"Chelsea work on it so much with Conte, they've been drilled on it, they know exactly what's expected of them, whereas Arsenal are still getting used to it and do get caught out a little bit."

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What makes Chelsea more defensively solid than Arsenal? And what are the potential weak spots? Watch the video above for Higginbotham's analysis.

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