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This question will only be better answered when the Blues travel to the red side of London to face Arsenal in one of the hottest local derbies in Europe this season.Arsenal view: Chelsea match can brush away recent disappointmentFive years have gone down the line since Arsene Wenger last lifted the English Premiership trophy for the Gunners. After winning the title in 2004, Arsenal endured infinite moments under the pressure and the power of both Chelsea and Manchester UnitedWhile Chelsea won the Premier League crown twice in a row after Arsenal clinched it five years back, Manchester United have triumphed as domestic champions for the past three yearsThis season might be the time for the Gunners to reclaim their pride and authority over the rest of the clubs in EnglandAston Villa and Arsenal last met in December at the Emirates Stadium. It was a memorable match. Arsenal's Spanish International, Cesc Fabregas, came on as a sub in the 2nd half, took the game by the scruff of its neck, and scored two goals to lead the Gunners to a 3-0 victory. Arsenal moved into 2nd place in the table with that win and Fabregas reinforced his reputation as the creative force that powers the Arsenal midfield engineAlthough they still sit 2nd in the league table, the Arsenal squad that arrives at Villa Park on Wednesday is one that was humbled at the weekend by Stoke City in their 4th Round FA Cup match at Britannia Stadium. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger had already made clear that the league title was his priority and his team selection for the cup tie against Stoke proved the point.Croatian International Eduardo hobbled off with a hamstring injury and according to manager Arsene Wenger he won’t be available for Sunday’s big Premier League tie with Manchester United at Emirates StadiumNow back in third place, one point behind United and two behind Chelsea, a win by Arsenal could vault them back into the top spot, which they recently held ever so briefly. The injury to Eduardo, however, limits Wenger’s attacking options. The good news is that Danish International Nicklas Bendtner has returned to the squad. Abundance, however, would not be the ideal adjective to describe ArsenalEverton’s top five pretentions took a serious blow with the loss of Marouane Fellaini for the remainder of the season. The lanky Belgian injured his ankle last week in a challenge with Sotirios Kyrgiakos, Liverpool’s big Greek center-back. Everton is a team with a number of very good midfielders. But manager David Moyes must be concerned over their availability at the moment. Steven Pienaar was sent off in the match against Liverpool and so he will be suspended. Tim Cahill limped off injured in the 2-1 win against Sporting Lisbon midweek, and may be questionable for the match against United. Mikel Arteta, has recently returned to action following a long term injury but he doesn’t appear to be fully match fit yet. Leon Osman should be available, however, as should Landon Donovan. The American is fit and has been in good form, but he is clearly more a play maker than a winner of the ball. Everton will need ball winners against Manchester United. Watch Everton vs Manchester United live
Arsenal v Manchester
Arsenal v Manchester
Arsenal v Manchester
Arsenal v Manchester
Arsenal v Manchester
Arsenal v Manchester
Arsenal v Manchester
Arsenal v Manchester
Arsenal v Manchester
Arsenal v Manchester