Two great matches on Sunday

Arsenal vs Chelsea:

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal's showdown with Chelsea on Sunday will go a long way towards deciding the destiny of the Premier League title. Wenger is convinced the Gunners can win the league for the first time since 2004 if they come out on top in their clashes with Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.

A victory for Wenger's side at the Emirates Stadium would open up a six point gap on their London rivals. And with Liverpool playing second placed United earlier on Sunday, Arsenal could have a healthy advantage at the top by the end of the weekend. "It's down to consistency in the big games. I believe without a doubt that this season will be the most exciting year in the Premier League," Wenger said. "Since I have been here you have never had four teams as tight as that after 15 or 16 games. It is super healthy.

The main sub-plot of Sunday's meeting between London's pre-eminent forces is Ashley Cole's first return to Arsenal since his controversial move across the capital in 2006. The England left-back made it clear he wanted to leave Arsenal after falling out with the board over his wage demands and ended up at Chelsea, who had already been fined by trying to tap him up.
At home, Arsenal have won seven and drawn one of their eight games and have an array of foraging youngsters to take up the mantel of their more experienced starters should fitness tests be failed.

Liverpool and Manchester United:

Liverpool, with Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres at the helm, and with perfectionist Rafa Benitez stupidly under pressure State-side, hope home advantage tells a story when taking on Manchester United. The Red Devils have in-form deadly duo Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez up front.

Liverpool surprisingly lost for the first time this season in the Premier League on Saturday at Reading, but their form has still been utterly impressive. They have scored 26 goals in their last seven games across all competitions, and are due a home win against their northern rivals, having not beaten them at Anfield since 2001.