Tim Sherwood claims Chelsea will not be the ‘nearest challengers’ to Premier League title favourites Arsenal this season.

Chelsea can cut Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table to just three points when Mikel Arteta ’s side visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday .

Arsenal have not won the Premier League since 2004 but look well-placed to do so this season following a sensational first-half to the season.

The Gunners have not only lose just once in 12 league games but also conceded only six goals – a third of which came in a 2-2 draw with Sunderland at the start of the month .

Chelsea prepare to host Arsenal having won five of their last six games and thumping La Liga champions Barcelona last time out .

Enzo Maresca ’s side only finished fourth in the Premier League last season

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