WATCH: Chelsea train using rugby tackle bags ahead of Arsenal Premier League clash

The Blues will face their London rivals on Sunday.

To get ready for this weekend’s early-season matchup with Arsenal, Chelsea have adopted the unusual practice of training with rugby pads to counter the Gunners’ aggressive approach during the corners.

With large rugby pads, manager Xabi Alonso has his team ready for impact. At Cobham, Valentin Barco and Pep Chavarria were seen holding the crash pads as their teammates crashed in them.

Naturally, Arsenal’s numerous corner-taking strategies helped them become the most successful team in set-pieces last season as they have been the highest scoring team from the corners.

Alonso, who has scored 22 goals from dead balls, is getting his team ready for this weekend’s game at the Emirates Stadium. This is probably done to get the Blues ready for Arsenal’s aggressive style of play, particularly during set pieces.

Watch how Chelsea players trains using rugby tackle bags

The goliaths of Arsenal’s team frequently try to force the ball home by crashing toward the custodian. However, Chelsea may have the remedy because they have the league’s tallest team, besides Leeds.

With two victories from two games and seven goals scored, Chelsea have had an incredible start to the current Premier League season under their new manager Xabi Alonso.

They are now up against Arsenal’s formidable defensive, which hasn’t let up in their opening two games.

However, it will be challenging match for the Blues as they will be playing away from home and their defense has been the main worry conceding goals easily in last two games.

Alonso will need to address their defensive woes going into this game as the Gunners will pounce on their every defensive error in the match.

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