Joe Cole predicts pressure clash

Joe Cole claims all the pressure will be on Arsenal as the title rivals prepare to clash at the Emirates on Sunday (Chelsea 13/8 to win on Stan James' English football coupon).

The Chelsea midfielder is looking to start the game as he continues his return to fitness following a long injury lay-off and he sees his side sitting top of the Premier League on 33 points.

They are four points clear of closest rivals Manchester United and could extend their lead over Arsenal (17/10 to win the game) to 11 points if they win at the Emirates.

While Cole (9/1 to be first goal scorer) admits that all of the traditional top four are dropping points this season, Chelsea must remain focused on the job at hand and ensure they do not let their good position slip away from them.

"The pressure is on them, no doubt about that with the gap, and getting a win there is a major result," said the England midfielder.

"We have beaten Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham, so if we can beat Arsenal it is a fantastic start against the big clubs, followed by Manchester City and Everton, so the lads are excited."

Fellow midfielder Frank Lampard (8/1 to be first goal scorer) is expected to be available for Chelsea for the game after recovering from a torn thigh muscle, while Michael Essien, Deco and Michael Ballack are also back for the tie.