Sat, 22nd Mar 2008
Joe Cole has predicted a hungry and focused set of players at training today (Saturday) as the final preparations are made for tomorrow's big London derby.
'I am sure by Saturday the Spurs game will be completely forgotten and everyone will be excited by Sunday's game,' the England man told Chelsea TV in an exclusive interview.
'It is another exciting game to look forward to and there is too much resting on it to have any sort of hangover from Wednesday. We are in striking distance of Arsenal and we can go on from there.'
Despite Arsenal's attacking reputation, Cole, twice a scorer against Tottenham, believes it will be Chelsea pushing most for goals come kick-off at Stamford Bridge.
'Arsenal always come to play football but I think they will be a little more cautious than usual. After four draws, they can't afford to lose it.
'They will be as cautious as Arsenal can be and we are the home side so the onus is on us to break them down. I hope it will be an open game but not quite as open as Tottenham!
'You have to defend well against Arsenal. They move the ball so quickly you have to be concentrated and go with their runners. At the same time, we have to go out there and win the game.
'We all go through difficult times and this is Arsenal's difficult period. They will be wanting to bounce back against us and show what a good side they are.
'If we were to win on Sunday, it will make things very interesting.'
Bookmakers Paddy Power are offering 13/2 on Joe Cole to score and Chelsea to win the match.
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