Gary Neville makes Arsenal vs Chelsea prediction as champions set for tough derby test

Xabi Alonso’s new-look Blues side are looking to continue their perfect start to the season, while also putting down a marker in the Premier League title race. However, not to be outdone, the defending champions have also started the season with six points from a possible six. And former Manchester United right-back Neville believes the weekend derby at the Emirates Stadium will be a very telling encounter for the remainder of the season.Neville’s tipped Chelsea to be Arsenal’s biggest rivals to their league crown with a predicted second-placed finish, and feels the London derby will “show us where both teams are”.But bragging rights should be claimed by Arsenal, who will edge a close encounter.He said on The Overlap: “I think Arsenal will realise Chelsea have better attacking players than Aston Villa so they’ll have to be alert and alive.”“They won’t defend in the same way as Villa so I think Arsenal may actually fancy their chances going forward more against Chelsea, but they’ll also have to be alert to the fact Chelsea have some fantastic attacking players.“That’s what makes it really interesting.”The eight-time Premier League winner made his score line prediction of “2-0 to Arsenal”, and added: “I think Arsenal are going to be so up for it.“They are going to be really aggressive. I think Arsenal will win the game.” Both sides look to have very different playing styles. Arsenal have kept two routine clean sheets in an easy 3-0 win against Coventry, and a 1-0 victory last time out against Aston Villa. Chelsea, meanwhile, look like they could be a thrilling watch this season with seven goals scored and five goals conceded in their two wins, while in both games playing for long periods without the ball.