Chelsea boss Antonio Conte backs Arsenal over Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan deal
CHELSEA have no added advantage over Arsenal now Alexis Sanchez has left for Manchester United.
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That is according to Antonio Conte, who remains wary of the Gunners’ attacking threat.
Arsenal earned a 2-2 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League earlier this month.
The two sides drew 0-0 at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
Arsenal sold Sanchez to Manchester United on Monday in return to Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
But Conte says Arsenal remain a threaten with Sanchez gone for good.
Now I don’t see any advantage in this situation
“Arsenal has a good squad in the league, Sanchez only played ten minutes in the Carabao Cup,” Conte said.
“He played against us in the league.
“Now I don’t see any advantage in this situation.”
Conte has never won a cup competition - despite reaching the FA Cup last season in his first campaign as Chelsea boss.
Discussing the likelihood of winning the EFL Cup, he said: “For me this could be a fantastic opportunity to play for every competition and reach the final in every competition in this country after one-and-a-half years.
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“After a 10th place finish (when I too over) and then to win the league and reach the final of the FA Cup, this is a fantastic opportunity for me in a few years.
“For me and my players it is great if we can reach this target. We know we have to fight against Arsenal.
“If you are able to fight during the season for every trophy and give satisfaction for you fans.”
