Chelsea welcomes Arsenal in London Derby which could make big impact on the rest of the season. With a win Chelsea would return back to top of the table and leave Arsenal huge 9 points behind them and 7 points behind Manchester United. But if Gunners take win at Stamford Bridge, we could have really interesting half of the season, and in that case three leading teams would be packed in just 4 points.

Chelsea skipper John Terry will be man under pressure, as he was deposed as England captin during midweek.

Chelsea are on good run, and they come to this match on the wings of 4 stright wins and 23 games unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge. They have almost perfect record at home this season, and they failed to win inly once in 12 games (3-3 draw against Everton). They are favorites according to bookmakers and I have to say they are deserved favorites.

Gunners are coming to this match after 1-3 defeat at home to Manchester United. Defeat against United came after scoreless draw against Aston Villa in league and another painful defeat which came against Stoke in FA Cup (1-3), so Gunners boss Arsene Wenger will do his best to secure positive response from his players.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti will be without Essien, Bossingwa and Belletti, but is boosted by the return of former Gunner Ashley Cole.

Wenger is still without number of first team players, and the most inportant names on his lengthy injury list is definitely Robin van Persie, while Eduardo,Gibbs, Merida and Vela are also out of contention for this match.

Chelsea are really strong favorites in this match, and home win @1.85 at Pinnacle seems like logical bet, although I wouldn't put my money on it. Didier Drogba has fantastic record against Gunners, and backing him to score anytime @2.38 at Coral or to score first @6.00 at Ladbrokes looks interesting. Over 2.5 @1.96 at Pinnacle looks like another logical bet.

Recommended bets

• Over 2.5 goals, 1.96 at Pinnacle
• Didier Drogba to score anytime, 2.38 at Coral