Emmanuel Eboue fears in-form Chelsea

Emmanuel Eboue has told ESPN Soccernet that it will be "very difficult" for Arsenal to beat in-form Chelsea in Sunday's London derby, particularly with his international team-mate Didier Drogba in such impressive form this season.

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Emmanuel Eboue helps Denilson celebrate his goal against Standard

A rivalry that has taken on real intensity in recent years raises its head once more at the weekend as Chelsea, five points clear at the top of the Premier League, visit Arsenal, a team that have won all 11 of their home games in all competitions this season.

While Arsenal currently lie eight points behind their capital rivals, they do have a game in hand and Arsene Wenger has been at pains to point out that the gap is not as pronounced as it first appears given the fact Chelsea have played more home matches.

But with the side from the salubrious surrounds of west London winning their past four league games, scoring 14 goals without reply, Eboue is only too aware of the threat posed by Carlo Ancelotti's talent-rich side.

"I know this team, I know Chelsea, they have some really good players and I think that this game will be very difficult for both teams," Eboue told ESPN Soccernet after Arsenal recovered from their shock defeat at Sunderland last weekend to defeat Standard Liege in the Champions League.