The Argentine is excited to pit his wits against Mikel Arteta (Picture: Getty)Mauricio Pochettino is excited to test his improving Chelsea side against title challengers Arsenal while he believes ‘unpredictable’ Cole Palmer has been a key part of the team’s upturn in form. After the international break, Chelsea face their biggest test of the campaign so far when Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge. Asked what excites him most about facing Arsenal, Pochettino told the club’s website: ‘Well I think we’re going to play against a very good team, a team that in the last few years they are building a very good squad. ‘They have a very good coach, I know Mikel [Arteta] very well, he’s a very good friend. We are giving him a starting position on the right but after we give freedom to play in between the lines.

Source: Metro October 12, 2023 15:26 UTC