Chelsea’s preparations for their top-of-the-table showdown with Arsenal have sparked huge online debate after the club released an exclusive training video on their official X handle, showing the goalkeepers undergoing sharp, intense drills ahead of Sunday’s Premier League blockbuster at Stamford Bridge.
The clip arrives at a time when Arsenal’s set-piece dominance has become one of the most discussed topics in English football. Mikel Arteta’s side lead the league with 12 set-piece goals, driven by Declan Rice’s deadly deliveries and Bukayo Saka’s intelligent movement inside the box.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have tightened defensively after a shaky start, with coach Enzo Maresca stressing the need to neutralize Arsenal’s biggest strength. Only six points separate the sides, Arsenal sit top with 29 points, while Chelsea trail with 23 in second place.
Watch the intense goalkeeping drills posted via Chelsea’s official X handle as they prepare to face whatever Arsenal throws at them tomorrow. They posted:
Chelsea, after a poor defensive start to the season, have picked up momentum and are now registering clean sheets more consistently. Coach Enzo Maresca has repeatedly stressed the need to neutralize Arsenal’s dead-ball threat.
Fans React to Chelsea’s Training Video
The training clip quickly went viral, drawing thousands of reactions from fans who saw it as a direct response to Arsenal’s set-piece dominance.
princebar said;
They’re training for the shielding or Arsenal defenders against corners.
Rozy added:
Rob high claims tomorrow. Be there!
Those long throws and corner Marchants won’t know what hit them.
kwekuyobah:
Working on set pieces. We are scoring from open play only.
reincarnated was confident saying:
Chelsea will be viewed very differently after tomorrow. Arsenal are just unlucky.
Joe added:
Our coaches are tactical enough to know what destroys the opponents.
The reactions shows how closely fans are following both teams’ tactical preparations ahead of one of the biggest fixtures of the season.
SoftFootball earlier reported that Cole Palmer returned to full training, giving Chelsea a major boost ahead of the heavyweight clash at Stamford Bridge.
With Arsenal’s set-piece efficiency and Chelsea’s renewed defensive structure now under the microscope, Sunday’s encounter promises to be a fierce tactical battle. Both teams know the margins are razor-thin and based on the reactions online, fans believe even the training pitch is already part of the mind games.
