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Alexis transfer talk, Conte’s ‘passion’ & more: 5 things Arsenal fans can expect from Chelsea clash

Arsenal face Chelsea for the second time this season after drawing 0-0 at Stamford Bridge back in September and it’s hard to know what to expect.

It’s difficult to predict which Arsenal team will turn up against Chelsea. The one that beat Spurs 2-0 or the one that we saw against West Brom on New Year’s Eve?

Let’s face it, history tells us it’s probably the latter.

However, apart from the potential to get humiliated, what else can we expect from Arsenal’s home clash against Chelsea.

Here’s are five things:

Antonio Conte showing off his ‘passion’

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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 02: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea celebrates during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on December 2, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Conte, like Jurgen Klopp, can get away with marauding up and down the sidelines, shouting like a manic and flapping his arms. The pundits call it ‘passion’. However, if Arsene Wenger were to do the same, he would immediately be called unhinged.

Expect lots of Conte showing off his ‘passion’ for any decision, good or bad, on Wednesday night.

Arsenal to create F-all

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As we saw against West Brom, Arsenal’s midfield is pretty much non-existent without Aaron Ramsey AND Mesut Ozil on the pitch. They’re our two most influential players and they’re both sidelined.

Ozil (knee) is expected to face a late fitness test but Ramsey (hamstring) is out until later this month.

Did you know Alexis is leaving?

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WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 31: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on December 31, 2017 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

We’re in January now so be prepared to hear about how Alexis Sanchez is leaving roughly every 20 seconds.

Alexis passes the ball (the chance would be a fine thing) and we have to hear about the 29-year-old reuniting with Pep Guardiola.

He has a shot and we have to hear about how well Manchester City are playing.

He flaps his arms around and we have to hear about the alleged discontent in the Arsenal camp because Alexis could be leaving in January…

N’Golo Kante to boss Arsenal’s makeshift midfield

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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 17: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal and N’Golo Kante of Chelsea battle for possession during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on September 17, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Kante was a beast for Chelsea last season and although he’s not had quite the same impact this term, he’s still far better than our available midfielders.

What’s more, he’s made the fourth-most tackles in the Premier League this season (61) but only committed the 86th most fouls (17). Therefore, he’s an enforcer who doesn’t put his team at risk. Firm but fair and all that…

We have no chance.

Alexis is Ross from Friends when he’s ‘fine’

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Who remembers the Friends episode where Joey and Rachel get together and her ex-boyfriend and father of her child, their mutual pal Ross, claims to be fine when he is clearly anything but?

That was Alexis every time one of his teammates tried to pass to him and they completely missed at the Hawthorns.

Before, he would get in a flap about it but against West Brom he pretended not to care.

All those rumours about Pep Guardiola not wanting to rock the dressing room at City getting to you eh, Alexis?

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