TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker said that his side had prepared a "surprise: for Premier League leader Chelsea. The two league contenders are to clash in Chelsea's den Stamford Bridge this Sunday.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Mertesacker said they were trying to try something new and that they were going to play a better game against Chelsea.
Arsenal previously triumphed over Turkish giant Galatasaray in Champions League on Thursday. The major victory, Mertesacker said, has boosted the players’ mood and confidence.
Regardless, Arsenal will be having a mountain to climb in facing Chelsea, given the previous records. In the last London derby, the Blues crushed the Gunners six goals to nil.
Furthermore, the West Londoners are now running an unbeaten run in Premier League that even defending champion Manchester City failed to coup.
SKY SPORTS | DWI AGUSTIAR