As excitement mounts ahead of today’s highly anticipated Premier League showdown between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, Nollywood legend Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has issued a strong warning to the Gunners.
In an exclusive chat with BestLagos, the celebrated actor who is a passionate and vocal supporter of Arsenal shared his thoughts on the clash and pointed out one Chelsea player Arsenal must be extremely cautious of.
When asked what message he would deliver to the Arsenal dressing room moments before kickoff, Ikedieze didn’t mince words. His warning was clear and emphatic:
“Arsenal should be wary of Estevao Willian. The young man is quick and slicky.”
The actor believes the 18-year old Chelsea youngster possesses the kind of speed, unpredictability, and technical sharpness that can destabilize even the most organized defence. Ikedieze noted that in high-stakes derbies like this, a single moment of brilliance from such a player can change the course of the match.
As a die-hard Gunner, he emphasized that Arsenal must stay alert, disciplined, and aggressive throughout the match especially when dealing with players capable of creating chances from nothing.
With both teams battling for crucial points and London bragging rights, Ikedieze’s caution adds yet another layer of intrigue to what is already set to be a fiery encounter.
Arsenal fans will be hoping their team heeds the warning. Chelsea supporters, on the other hand, will be eager to see whether Eustavo lives up to the Nollywood icon’s description on the big stage.
One thing is certain: all eyes will be on Stamford Bridge.
