Source: Team_Talk
Wilkins happy with Chelsea football
Ray Wilkins is a fan of Arsenal's brand of football but would not want Chelsea to change the style that has won them so many trophies.[LNB] Chelsea host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday in what is sure to be a clash between two very different styles of football.[LNB]Arsenal have won many plaudits for their football, which favours possession, during Arsene Wenger's time in charge but they have not won a trophy since 2005.[LNB]Chelsea on the other hand won the Premier League and FA Cup last season playing a more physical and direct style of football.[LNB]Wilkins is surprised that Arsenal have not won any silverware for so long, but the Blues assistant is more than happy with the way his side play.[LNB]"Yes, I am surprised," he said. "With the quality of football they play it is quite exceptional, their passing and moving is probably the best in the Premier League.[LNB]"But we are very pleased with the style of football we play. We use all the attributes we have as a group of players. We play a brand of football that has been quite exceptional."[LNB]One player that benefits more than most from Chelsea's style, particularly against Arsenal, is Didier Drogba, who has scored 12 goals in 10 starts against the Gunners.[LNB]"He scores against everybody because he is a world-class footballer," added Wilkins.[LNB]"He always does extremely well in big games. I think he is a player that rises to the occasion and with spotlight on us he will do that on Sunday."[LNB]Chelsea are three points clear of Manchester United at the top of the Premier League and Wilkins feels they can count themselves fortunate to be in such a strong position.[LNB]"This game comes on the back of a victory for both sides in Europe," said Wilkins.[LNB]"We enjoy these games and the players enjoy them immensely.[LNB]"It was an incredible weekend and we felt we were quite fortunate to be three points in front at the end of it. But you have to give credit to teams like West Brom and Bolton. These teams fight for everything."[LNB]Carlo Ancelotti will be at the game on Sunday after attending the funeral of his father the previous day, but one man that will not be involved is Frank Lampard.[LNB]"He has recovered from the hernia but now he has a slight groin strain," revealed Wilkins.[LNB]"It has given him a little problem neither he nor we anticipated. He joined us for part of a training session and didn't feel comfortable and it is important we get it right for Frank and for us. It's important he is fully ready to play at the top-level again."
