Maresca also discussed the possibility of Palmer playing alongside Brazilian youngster Estevao, suggesting that they could be a dynamic duo on the field.

Arsenal, on the other hand, has been a formidable opponent for Chelsea in recent years. They have a strong record at Stamford Bridge, with only three losses in their last 40 London derbies. Maresca acknowledged the team's strength in set pieces, which has been a key factor in their success.

He praised Arsenal's ability to score goals from free kicks and corners, and emphasized the importance of defending well against them. Maresca compared the challenge of facing Arsenal to the team's recent match against Barcelona, highlighting the difficulty of scoring goals against a well-organized defense.