“It Will Be Easy”: Cesc Fabregas Drops Bombshell Arsenal vs. Chelsea Prediction
The London Derby is rarely “easy,” but Cesc Fabregas—the man who served as captain for Arsenal and won titles with Chelsea—believes Sunday’s clash at the Emirates will be exactly that.
As both clubs prepare for their final February showdown, the Spaniard, currently impressing as a manager in Italy with Como, broke his silence on the fixture. Despite his deep emotional ties to both fanbases, Fabregas was brutally honest about where the power lies in 2026.
The Prediction: “An Easy Win for Them”
Speaking in a recent interview while his Como side continues its surge toward a European spot in Serie A, Fabregas was asked to pick a winner for the upcoming match.
> “I have played for both Chelsea and Arsenal before, so I’m not going to be biased with my prediction,” Fabregas stated. “But looking at the current maturity of the squads, the tactical discipline, and the momentum… I see this game as an easy win for Arsenal.”
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The comment has sent shockwaves through West London, but Cesc was quick to justify his stance. He pointed to the “gap in identity” between the two sides. While Chelsea, now under the stewardship of Liam Rosenior, is showing signs of a “resurgent” project, Arsenal remains a refined machine under Mikel Arteta.
Why the Gunners Have the Edge
The stats certainly back Cesc’s “unbiased” take. Arsenal enters this weekend with a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table, fresh off a dominant 3-1 victory over Tottenham.
* Dominant Head-to-Head: Chelsea hasn’t beaten Arsenal in a league match since 2021.
* Tactical Stability: Fabregas highlighted Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard as the difference-makers. “They don’t just play; they control the temperature of the stadium,” he noted.
* The Emirates Fortress: With Arsenal already knocking Chelsea out of the Carabao Cup earlier this month (winning 4-2 on aggregate), the psychological advantage is firmly with the North Londoners.
The Chelsea Perspective: A Project in Progress
Fabregas didn’t completely dismiss his former Blues, but his assessment was sobering. He noted that while players like Enzo Fernández and the newly arrived Alejandro Garnacho (who joined Chelsea in a blockbuster move) have “world-class potential,” they lack the “automated chemistry” that Arteta has spent years building.
“Chelsea is on the right track,” Cesc admitted. “But to go to the Emirates right now and expect to disrupt that rhythm? It’s a mountain too high for a young team still finding its voice.”
Match Info at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|—|—|
| Fixture | Arsenal vs. Chelsea |
| Date | Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
| Venue | Emirates Stadium |
| Current Form | Arsenal (W-W-W) | Chelsea (D-W-L) |
| Key Absence | Kai Havertz (Injury – Arsenal) |
Looking Forward
With Manchester City breathing down Arsenal’s neck (only five points behind with a game in hand), the pressure is immense. If Cesc’s “easy win” prediction doesn’t come to fruition, the title race could be blown wide open by Sunday evening.
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