It's time for London's big rivals Arsenal and Chelsea to work off those turkey sandwiches as the third and fourth placed teams clash on Monday night at the Emirates. The stakes are high - who will come out on top?
Both teams are desperate for three points as they try to creep up on league leaders Manchester United. Didier Drogba (right) looks lively in the opening exchanges but Cesc Fabregas is keeping close tabs on the striker
For all those hoping for a defensive quiet opening are left disappointed as both teams push for an early opener. Chelsea's John Terry has a testing first half-hour and has to be on top of his game to keep Theo Walcott at bay
Chelsea go close on two occasions with a shot and header from Drogba but the battle in midfield looks to be key as Malouda (left) and Sagna fly from all angles to get hold of the ball
The Arsenal players are livid with a sturdy tackle from John Terry and make their feelings known but the cards remain in the pocket of referee Mark Clattenburg
With a minute to go before the half-time kettle is put on the Gunners strike. It's all a bit messy but Alexandre Song gets the ball from a Jack Wilshere pass and it's in the net. 1-0 and the stadium is rocking at the break
Chelsea have plenty to think about at the interval. With six points from their previous seven games, could their shocking run get any worse? Boss Carlo Ancelotti is hoping his lucky blue gloves bring a goal
The second half doesn't get any better for the Blues. Six minutes after the restart it's 2-0 thanks to Michael Essien's error. Walcott bursts forward and dinks the ball across to Fabregas who slots in. Sweet work
Everything is turning blue for Chelsea. Florent Malouda dithers, Fabregas gets the ball and it's his turn to be provider as Walcott fires brilliantly low into the net past Petr Cech. 3-0. It's a cruise
Who's a happy boy then? That's Walcott's fifth Premier League goal of the campaign and first league goal since 28 August. Is there any way back for Chelsea?
Hello! The comeback is on and Chelsea pull it back to 3-1 as Branislav Ivanovic leaps above a static Arsenal defence to nod in Drogba's inswinging free-kick. 33 minutes left. Could they?
Ancelotti might change his lucky gloves. His team are outplayed and well beaten 3-1 by their London rivals. The Gunners are two points behind leaders Manchester United. Six points in eight games for Chelsea. Worrying times
Not a great return for Chelsea's Frank Lampard, making his first game since August. The England midfielder claps the visitors' fans at the end and he'll be hoping his team-mates can get back on track sooner rather than later
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