Madueke Predicts “Good Game” as Arsenal Prepare for Blockbuster Clash With Chelsea
Arsenal winger Noni Madueke says he expects a thrilling encounter when the Premier League leaders visit second-placed Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Madueke spoke after delivering a standout performance in Arsenal’s 3-1 Champions League victory over Bayern Munich on Wednesday night at the Emirates Stadium.
The 23-year-old scored one of the goals that secured the win, continuing his impressive form since returning from injury.
The former Chelsea man, who moved to Arsenal during the summer window, revealed his excitement ahead of the massive London Derby.
Speaking to TNT Sports, he said:
“I can’t wait! You go eight weeks without the thing you love the most in the world, so you are chomping at the bit to just be on the pitch.
First versus second, they have got a top team, we are a top team, so it is going to be a good game.”
Arsenal currently sit top of the Premier League, with Chelsea just behind them in second place, setting the stage for one of the biggest clashes of the season.
Opinion: A Derby Rich in Emotion—and Pressure
Madueke’s comments carry more weight than usual—not just because he’s in red-hot form, but because he’s preparing to face the very club that once trusted him to be their future.
This isn’t just first vs second.
It’s former Blue vs old home, and that emotional edge often turns good games into unforgettable ones.
From a football perspective, this fixture has all the ingredients:
✔ Two teams in exceptional form
✔ High stakes at the top of the table
✔ A player facing his former club
✔ Tactical brilliance from both dugouts
✔ A London rivalry with real bite
Madueke’s confidence also reflects the new Arsenal mentality under Arteta—calm, composed yet fiercely competitive. Arsenal don’t go into big matches hoping for a good performance anymore; they go in expecting to dominate.
Chelsea, on the other hand, will be hungry to prove they’re back in the title conversation. And nothing makes a statement like beating the league leaders.
If Madueke shines at Stamford Bridge, the headlines will write themselves:
“Ex-Chelsea star returns home to break Chelsea hearts.”
One thing is clear:
This isn’t just a football match—it’s a showdown with momentum, pride, and league leadership on the line.
