Blues may be shaken by young Gunners

THIERRY HENRY admits Chelsea are “cruising” in the Barclays Premiership, but the French striker believes Arsenal’s gifted young newcomers could help throw their title rivals off-course.

The Gunners will be without their suspended captain Patrick Vieira, as well as their experienced Brazilian midfield duo, Edu and Gilberto, who are injured, for Sunday’s match at Highbury. But Henry claims the performance of Cesc Fabregas and Mathieu Flamini against Rosenborg in the Champions League on Tuesday night should inspire confidence.

Fabregas, aged 17, scored a stunning goal against the fragile Norwegians, while 21-year-old Flamini provided the physical presence and Henry believes their youthfulness belies powerful qualities. “Cesc and Mathieu showed that they didn’t hide. They played their part out there against Rosenborg and tried to help us.