They are key - Chelsea legend shares winning blueprint before Arsenal derby

Chelsea legend John Terry has outlined how the Blues can hurt Arsenal in Sunday's Premier League showdown, insisting Alonso's side has the pace and attacking quality to unsettle one of England's toughest defensive units.

Rather than trying to force attacks through the middle, Terry wants Chelsea's forwards to stretch Arsenal's defence by attacking the wide areas and exploiting the spaces left behind by the Gunners' adventurous full-backs.

Speaking to Arsenal News Channel, Terry said Arsenal's central defenders become far more vulnerable when they are dragged away from their preferred positions.

According to the former England international, Chelsea's wide attackers should focus on running into the channels and forcing Arsenal's centre-backs into uncomfortable situations.

“How do you expose these centre-halves? Down the channels and down the outside,” Terry explained.

Terry singled out Pedro Neto, Estevao, and Morgan Rogers as players capable of turning the match in Chelsea's favour.

Their pace, direct running and ability to attack defenders one-on-one, he argued, make them ideal weapons against Arsenal's defensive setup.

He said, “We're really strong in terms of Neto, Estêvão and Morgan Rogers. I think that's going to be really key. If you get to 60 or 70 minutes, you want to drag the centre-backs out of those central positions where they're really comfortable.”