Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed he already has a plan on how to stop Chelsea and their new striker Romelu Lukaku on Sunday.
The Belgian star is expected to make his second Chelsea debut this weekend, after joining the team for training sessions this week.
The trip to the Emirates could be an ideal chance to kick off the second chapter of his Chelsea career.
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Not only this Chelsea team has been in excellent form, but Arsenal might still be without key players due to injuries and Covid-19 cases, including Partey & Lacazette.
The Gunners will also be under intense pressure after their season opener defeat to Brentford. But, Arteta is confident that his team would be able to nullify the threat Lukaku and the Chelsea attack.
“I don’t know if he’s going to play,” the Arsenal manager said in his press conference (via Hayters TV) when asked about Lukaku.
“I have a plan to try to stop what Chelsea do and the plan on what we have to do to win the game.”
Arteta also said he expects a tough battle in the London derby, while praising Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel, in particular.
“I respect what they’ve done in the last few years,” he added. “They are a top team full of world-class players, with a great manager and the Champions of Europe.
“We expect a competitive match.”
