Mikel Arteta says Arsenal can beat Chelsea on Sunday | OneFootball

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made a bold prediction for the upcoming Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

The Gunners suffered a 1-0 defeat at Inter Milan in the Champions League last night.

The London giants had the vast share of chances in the game, but Inter were resolute with some last-ditch defending.

The Nerazzurri eventually came on top with a solitary goal from the penalty spot.

Arsenal could have had a penalty after goalkeeper Yann Sommer punched Mikel Merino while attempting a clearance.

Speaking after the game, the manager offered his thoughts on the next game.

He told Arsenal.com: “If we play the way we play, we‘ll have a big chance to win against Chelsea. That‘s the way we have to go. I told them that I’m proud of them.

“I haven‘t seen them play in Europe in the manner that we have today. We are disappointed because we didn’t get what we wanted out of the game, that’s for sure.”

Arsenal were unfortunate to suffer a defeat at San Siro. Denzel Dumfries and Yann Bisseck made goal-saving challenges in the second half.

Sommer also came up with a brilliant fingertip save to deny Kai Havertz, who tried to curl his effort into the top left corner of the net.

Despite the defeat, there were plenty of positives to take from the game. Arsenal must produce the same level of performance to ensure they pick up a win at Chelsea.

They are already seven points behind leaders Liverpool and five points adrift of second-placed Manchester City in the Premier League

Sunday’s game is a must-win for the Gunners. Any other outcome would hand a major blow to their title aspirations this season.