Stuttering Chelsea host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Saturday knowing that another defeat would plunge their title defence into further disarray following a dismal start to the season.

Already 11 points behind Manchester City, only a victory will do for Jose Mourinho's side, and the visit of arch rival Arsene Wenger may force the under-fire Portuguese coach to draw a line in the sand.

We say: Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal

By virtue of the fact that Wenger and Mourinho named six changes for their respective Champions League outings in midweek, it may be fair to assume that both managers are treating Saturday's clash with the utmost respect. Despite Chelsea's stuttering early-season form, they are the Premier League champions for a reason, and Wednesday's win over Maccabi will restore the feel-good factor somewhat. That being said, Arsenal and Wenger's inferiority complex when it comes to Chelsea should have diminished after the Community Shield win, but even still, a draw feels like the most probable result come Saturday lunchtime.