Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso faces a towering defensive challenge ahead of Sunday’s clash with Arsenal, the league’s only team besides one other to remain goalless — and they’re doing it with elite efficiency. Arsenal’s defense, built on last season’s foundation, is stifling chances at an alarming rate, making Chelsea’s recent attacking prowess irrelevant without a solid backline. With three years without a win against the Gunners and a troubling history of conceding, Alonso — who mastered defense at Leverkusen — insists discipline is non-negotiable. He’s pushing his squad to adapt beyond possession, knowing that beating Arsenal will require more than just goalscoring brilliance.
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