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The much-awaited Chelsea vs Arsenal fixture has fans excited ahead of the game. The two clubs are set to face each other in the Premier League with either side looking to prove themselves as the better side. That said, in EA FC 25, we will have to compare their rosters, best players' ratings, and tactical strength for a definitive answer.
In this article, we analyze both Chelsea and Arsenal to determine which among them is the better team in EA FC 25.
Chelsea vs Arsenal: A comparison of the two London clubs in EA FC 25
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Chelsea uses a 4-2-3-1 formation in EA FC 25, while Arsenal follows a 4-4-2 setup. Leading the attack for The Blues is Nicolas Jackson (83 Pace, 78 Shooting, 80 Dribbling), whereas the Gunners have a striking pair in Leandro Trossard (82 Pace, 81 Shooting, 85 Dribbling) and Kai Havertz (77 Pace, 81 Shooting, 82 Dribbling).
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Chelsea's midfield features Christopher Nkunku (81 Shooting, 81 Passing, 86 Dribbling) as Center Attacking Midfielder, Jadon Sancho (79 Pace, 78 Passing, 89 Dribbling) as Left Midfielder, Cole Palmer (75 Pace, 83 Passing, 86 Dribbling) as Right Midfielder, and Enzo Fernandez (82 Passing, 77 Defending) as well as Moises Caicedo (75 Passing, 79 Defending) as the Center Defensive Midfielders.
On the other hand, Arsenal has Gabriel Martinelli (89 Pace, 75 Passing, 85 Dribbling) as Left Midfielder, Bukayo Saka (85 Pace, 81 Passing, 85 Dribbling) as Right Midfielder, with Martin Odegaard (89 Passing, 89 Dribbling) and Declan Rice (82 Passing, 79 Dribbling) as Center Midfielders. Rice is more defense-focused, having EA FC 25 ratings of 84 in Defending and 85 in Physicality.
Chelsea's defense comprises Marc Cucurella (75 Pace, 78 Defending) as Left Back, Reece James (78 Pace, 82 Defending) as Right Back, Levi Colwill (77 Defending) and Wesley Fofana (80 Defending) as Center Backs.
Arsenal have Riccardo Calafiori (69 Pace, 78 Defending), Ben White (73 Pace, 83 Defending), Gabriel (86 Defending), and William Saliba (87 Defending), respectively.
Finally, Chelsea has Robert Sanchez (79 Overall), and Arsenal has David Raya (84 Overall) as Goalkeepers in EA FC 25.
Based on the ratings, Arsenal looks like the superior side. Although Chelsea does look good in the midfield, their London rivals seem better overall.
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Team Tactics
FC IQ Player Roles define a player's duty and actions on the pitch. Those who have + or ++ in a Player Role are considered great choices for that particular role.
The image above shows that Chelsea's default playing 11 has more Player Role+ than Arsenal. This means that The Blues should be more adept tactically.
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Final verdict
While Chelsea seems to have a more tactically superior playing 11, Arsenal has better players in terms of attributes. The Gunners have players like Mikel Merino, Thomas Partey, and Gabriel Jesus on the bench, all of who have better ratings than their rivals. As a result, Arsenal looks to be the better London derby team in EA FC 25.
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