2. Arsene Wenger vs Jose Mourinho
Last week, Mourinho parked the bus against Manchester United, but still ended up with all three points. Against another strong attack, it is likely that he will do the same again. When they are defending a lead, there are few teams that are better than a side coached by Mourinho and with Eden Hazard, they always pose a threat going forward.
The big question will not be whether Mourinho picks Kurt Zouma or plays with a defensive lineup because he certainly is going to. Rather, it is whether Wenger can conjure up a way past a resolute defense. Will Wenger, who has recently developed a tinge of pragmatism, ask his side to play with the hand brakes on and try not to get caught committing too many men forward? Or will he once again go all guns blazing, leaving the defense exposed? The battle between the idealist and the realist will be an intriguing one. If Wenger can get his first win over Mourinho, a big mental block will be erased and the Gunners can be considered a credible threat next season.