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Two of the Premier League\u2019s unbeaten sides go head-to-head on Sunday, as Chelsea travel to the Emirates to face Arsenal. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Xabi Alonso\u2019s early life at Chelsea<\/a> is already a proper wild ride. Two wins from two against Fulham and Brighton, seven goals scored, with the attack playing with serious flair. <\/p>\n

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But that backline is leaking like a sieve<\/a>. Conceding five goals in 180 minutes is playing with fire.<\/p>\n

And now the Blues head straight to the Emirates furnace. Mikel Arteta\u2019s Arsenal look like a machine right now, with two wins, two clean sheets, and zero messing about. <\/p>\n

Going up against a defense that\u2019s wide open, Arsenal\u2019s attack will be licking their lips. It\u2019s Alonso\u2019s first proper test, and a good look at how his system will fare against one of the best. <\/p>\n

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Bukayo Saka refuses to talk about Chelsea<\/h2>\n

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka<\/a> was giving nothing away on Chelsea after being asked about their start to the season, as he responded with a bit of fighting talk ahead of the London derby.<\/p>\n

He spoke to Sky Sports after scoring the only goal for Arsenal against Aston Villa.<\/p>\n

Dave Jones asked: \u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to watching you on Sunday, Bukayo, we\u2019re going to be doing the Arsenal vs Chelsea game. Have you seen Chelsea yet yourself?\u201d<\/p>\n

Saka responded: \u201cYeah I\u2019ve seen them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jones replied: \u201cSo what do you think?\u201d<\/p>\n

Saka said: \u201cWe\u2019ll see on Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bukayo Saka\u2019s record against Chelsea<\/h2>\n

Bukayo Saka boasts a strong record against Chelsea. Across 13 Premier League appearances against the Blues, Saka has recorded two goals and four assists, bringing his total direct goal contributions to six. <\/p>\n

His first goal against Chelsea came in a 3-1 victory on Boxing Day in 2020, and he managed to score last season at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. <\/p>\n

Overall, Saka has won seven, drawn four, and lost just two league encounters against Chelsea, making the Blues one of his most frequent opponents.<\/p>\n

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