Facing Chelsea twice in the space of a week is far from ideal but it should be entirely different to the 2-2 draw in the Premier League.

On Wednesday, Arsenal face Antonio Conte’s side for the second time in a week. Coming up against our London rivals is never exactly ‘pleasant’ but two times in seven days should be illegal to be honest.

On one hand, we have every reason to believe that the performance we see at Stamford Bridge will be exactly the same as at the Emirates.

Both teams might start off strong with points to prove and the attacking prowess to get behind the other side’s defence. Arsenal’s back four – or three – will look as if they’ve never seen a football before and make basic errors, which lead to goals.

However, on the other hand, it has the potential to be a completely different clash.

Here are five reasons I reckon it could be:

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“And it’s Aaaarsenal, Arsenal FC”

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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 27: Arsenal fans look on during The Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Even though Arsenal fans at the Emirates sang loud and proud for large spells during the Premier League match, I expect the travelling Gooners to be in even finer voice on Wednesday.

They always are.

Of course, I could be absolutely wrong. Arsenal could go on to disappoint us yet again. I hope I’m right.

As they say, it’s the hope that kills you, isn’t it?

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