Bukayo Saka has made it clear that the upcoming derby with Chelsea will be the biggest test for the Blues early in the season. Both London teams have won their first two Premier League matches.
When asked if he had been keeping an eye on Chelsea's start, Saka responded with a smile:
Yes, I've seen them.
When the forward was prompted to assess Xabi Alonso's side's victories over Fulham and Brighton, Saka was even more succinct:
We'll see on Sunday.
Arsenal secured a 1-0 win against Aston Villa thanks to a goal from Saka, marking the sixth time in their last seven Premier League matches that they have kept a clean sheet.
Thierry Henry, meanwhile, remains cautious in his judgement of Chelsea. The Arsenal legend commented:
Looking at how Chelsea plays now, it’s conceivable they could catch Arsenal on the counter. However, if they defend the way they have, leaving so much space in the middle and on the flanks, they will struggle against Arsenal.
I’m not quite sure about them when it comes to matches against truly strong opponents. And don’t forget that Manchester City can do incredible things with the ball, too.
