Arsenal 2001-02 vs Chelsea 2016-17 – How do Antonio Conte’s Blues compare with Arsene Wenger’s record-setting Gunners?
Conte's side are one win away from equalling Arsenal's Prem record winning run as they get set to face Tottenham at White Hart Lane
CHELSEA are on course to equal Arsenal’s Premier League record of 14 consecutive wins if they beat Tottenham at White Hart Lane.
The Blues will square up with an all-singing all-dancing Gunners side that contained some Prem legends.
Back then Arsenal went on to win the league title after winning at Old Trafford to confirm their crown.
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But how do the two sides compare if you put them head to head? SunSport has done a player-by-player breakdown, below and rates each player out of 10.
DAVID SEAMAN 7 v THIBAUT COURTOIS 7
ENGLAND keeper Seaman may have been beyond his peak by this time – but Belgium’s No 1 Courtois is still improving at Chelsea.
LAUREN 7 v CESAR AZPILICUETA 7
A CONVERTED midfielder but Lauren was a steady right-back while Azpilicueta has been impressive on the right-hand side of back three.
ASHLEY COLE 9 v MARCOS ALONSO 7
HE ended up at Chelsea, but left-back Cole played a huge part in Arsenal’s success — and was stronger than Alonso.
SOL CAMPBELL 8 v DAVID LUIZ 8
CAMPBELL was a solid central defender for England, although Luiz’s form in a back three has been a revelation this season.
MARTIN KEOWN 7 v GARY CAHILL 7
KEOWN formed a reliable partnership with Campbell, while Cahill has moved on from last season’s problems.
RAY PARLOUR 7 v CESC FABREGAS 8
THE massively popular Arsenal midfielder worked harder with a better attitude than Fabregas — but the Spaniard has a touch of magic.
ROBERT PIRES 7 v WILLIAN 8
FRENCH star Pires caused real problems down the flanks but Willian is back to his best after a tough spell following the death of his mum.
PATRICK VIEIRA 9 v N’GOLO KANTE 9
TWO fantastic players and ideally you would want to have both in your team. Kante enjoyed a stunning 2016 with Leicester and Chelsea.
FREDDIE LJUNGBERG 8 v VICTOR MOSES 8
BOTH versatile players. Ljungberg hit 12 league goals in Arsenal’s Double season but Moses has been outstanding at right wing-back.
DENNIS BERGKAMP 10 v DIEGO COSTA 9
TWO fantastic performers. Bergkamp is one of the all-time greats but Costa’s form and goals this season have been key for Chelsea.
THIERRY HENRY 10 v EDEN HAZARD 9
HENRY is one of the best players ever to grace English football’s top flight. Hazard has just as much ability but needs consistency.