Source: Team_Talk
Cole turns up the heat on Gunners
Cole is desperate to play from the start against the Gunners after being left on the bench against Porto in the Champions League in midweek.[LNB]The 28-year-old's recent return to fitness has coincided with the Blues building a five-point lead on Manchester United at the top of the table, while Arsenal sit third, eight points adrift of Carlo Ancelotti's side.[LNB]"The pressure is on them, no doubt about that with the gap, and getting a win there is a major result," said Cole.[LNB]"We have beaten Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham, so if we can beat Arsenal it is a fantastic start against the big clubs, followed by Manchester City and Everton, so the lads are excited.[LNB]"We haven't been in this position for a long time and do not want to let it slip.[LNB]"Everyone is dropping points, but Arsenal will be a threat on Sunday of course, they always are."[LNB]Cole insists Chelsea need to continue picking up points and is hopeful the Blues can claim the bragging rights in the capital on Sunday.[LNB]Kieran Gibbs, Nicklas Bendtner and Robin van Persie are all missing for the Gunners while former Chelsea defender William Gallas is doubtful.[LNB]Cole added: "They could be without Gallas, Gibbs, Van Persie, who is a big miss for them, and Bendtner, who had a good start to the season as well, so they do have a few out.[LNB]"But we had some missing last week and coped with it well, so I am sure they'll be all right, as we have been.[LNB]"All the derbies are big aren't they? But this one is special, because over the past few years Arsenal have been the closest to Chelsea in the league, so there is a natural rivalry.[LNB]"They're all exciting to be a part of. There are a lot of foreign players in them now, but I remember going to school when we played Tottenham, Arsenal, West Ham and you always wanted to win so you could give your mates some stick. That's what it is all about.[LNB]"Where I grew up there was all Arsenal and Spurs fans really, and Arsenal had the bragging rights in those days but I'm getting even in recent years.[LNB]"Whatever happens we just need to keep winning. If we do that and suddenly we're in February and a few points clear, you realise you only need to win a few more and the prospect (of winning the title) becomes very real, so we just need to keep picking up points."[LNB]Germany captain Michael Ballack believes victory over Arsenal would be a huge confidence boost for Chelsea.[LNB]"In the past I had the opinion that you could lose a big game to a big team and it didn't decide the title," said Ballack.[LNB]"But winning gives you a massive confidence for the following weeks. If you beat Manchester United or Liverpool you know the team worked well, you are in good shape - you beat the best teams in the league.[LNB]"It gives a sign to the other clubs but also to yourself. It is a big point in the season."[LNB][LNB] Chelsea 6/4, Arsenal 7/4, Draw 12/5
