In light of Chelsea’s recent victory over Leeds United in the FA Cup on Wednesday evening, the highly anticipated match between Arsenal and Chelsea is set to be rescheduled. Originally slated for the weekend of March 16 and 17, the clash between the two London sides will now be rearranged due to the quarter-finals of the cup.
This alteration in the schedule poses a significant gap for Arsenal, as they will go 19 days without a domestic fixture following their UEFA Champions League second leg with FC Porto on March 12. Following the international break, their next challenge awaits as they journey to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City in a crucial fixture in the league title race on March 31.
Chelsea’s cup progression and response
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s journey in cup competitions continues as they gear up to face Leicester City in the quarter-finals. Should they emerge victorious, the semi-finals are set to take place on the weekend of April 20, with the final scheduled for May 25. Despite a recent setback with their 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final, the Blues have displayed resilience under Mauricio Pochettino, reaching their second cup quarter-final of the season despite the mounting pressure on the Argentine.
Arsenal’s season challenges and resilience
Although Arsenal faced early exits from domestic cup competitions, their focus remains sharp on the Premier League title race and the Champions League quarter-finals. Despite a setback with a 1-0 loss in Portugal last week, Mikel Arteta’s side remains optimistic about their prospects. However, Arteta faces the challenge of managing an extended period without domestic action, with the potential rescheduling of their clash with Chelsea for the week of April 22, wedged between away fixtures against Wolves and Tottenham.
The club’s response following their mini-winter break has been impressive, with a rejuvenated squad embarking on a six-game winning streak in the league, tallying an impressive 25 goals in the process.
