Old rivalry: Arsenal's Arsène Wenger vs Chelsea's José Mourinho (Photo : Reuters)
Chelsea (1-3-1, 4 points) arguably has one last chance to salvage a disappointing season and still defend their Premier League crown as the Blues host arch-nemesis Arsenal (3-1-1, 10 points) at the Stamford Bridge this Saturday.
Everything is in disarray in Jose Mourinho's world right now. The Pensioners are stuck at four points in the overall standings after five weeks of play in the 2015-2016 season and the 52-year-old manager even admitted that they would now have to rely on other clubs losing just to be able to repeat as champions.
Their last game was a disaster, losing 1-3 against Everton at Goodison Park on a hat-trick by substitute forward Steven Naismith who entered the game in the 9th-minute to spell an injured Mohamed Besic.
"The results are the worst in my career," Mourinho said, referring to the loss versus the Toffees, as per BBC Sport. "They are not adapted to my quality, my status, but I am coping well with the situation. I am not feeling pressure."
Gunners counterpart Arsene Wenger perhaps is feeling a bit remorseful for his long-time arch-rival as Mourinho's team parked at the bottom of the standings and they are right among the leaders, tied at third place with Manchester United with 10 points.
Arsenal played superbly in their 2-0 drubbing of Stoke City at the Emirates with forwards Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud getting a goal each, via ESPN. Wenger and his men are expected to run Chelsea down to the ground on Saturday to add insult to injury, so to speak.
However, with Chelsea's back against the wall, Mourinho's boys may play with a sense of urgency they have never had in this season and will not allow another blowout at home.
The prediction is a 2-1 win by Arsenal over Chelsea. A 1-1 draw is also quite possible.
Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1 formation): Begovic; Rahman, Azpilicueta, Zouma, Terry; Mikel, Hazard; Oscar, Matic, Fàbregas; Costa
West Brom starting lineup (4-2-3-1 formation): Cech; Bellerin, Paulista, Monreal, Koscielny; Cazorla, Sánchez; Özil, Ramsey, Coquelin; Walcott
