The Chalkboard: Emery must drop Kolasinac for Chelsea clash if Monreal is fit

Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday in what could be a season-defining clash for both clubs. Victory for the Gunners would cut the gap between them and the Blues, and fourth place, to a mere three points. Defeat, however, would extend Chelsea’s advantage to nine points, which would surely be insurmountable for Arsenal at this stage of the season.

It is therefore vital that Unai Emery gets his team selection right, to give his side every chance of overcoming Maurizio Sarri’s outfit.

On the chalkboard

Arsenal will stand no chance of victory on Saturday if their defence canno...