EPL 2016-17: Arsenal - Chelsea: Combined XI

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 24:  Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal battles for the ball with Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Arsenal vs Chelsea is one of the most sought after fixture in English football
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16:  Eden Hazard of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Eden Hazard will look to inflict some damage to the Gunners at their home ground

Left forward: Eden Hazard

The Belgian has come back to life since the Euros and on his day can make a mockery of even the best defenses in the league. He dismantled Burnley this season and has established himself as an important cog in Conte's scheme of things. Hazard keeps Mesut Ozil out of the starting lineup as the German has still not hit his top gear yet and is yet to open his goal or assist tally.

Right forward: Alexis Sanchez

With three goals, two assists and two ‘ man of the match’ awards, Sanchez has emerged as a leading contender for the player of the year. The Chilean is playing with the same vigour he did in his first season at the club and will look to improve his goal tally this season with this direct running and neat finishing.

Striker : Diego Costa

Costa is the joint top scorer in the Premier League as he has scored the match-winning goal on two occasions this season for the Blues. He has reinvented himself under Conte and has always been able to get on Arsenal player's nerves, every time the two sides have clashed against each other. Costa has a good scoring record against the Gunners with two goals in his last three appearances against them and is an easy choice in this lineup ahead of Olivier Giroud and Lucas Perez.

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