Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo believes his side can halt Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge. The two London rivals are set to clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, November 30.

When asked if Chelsea could stop Arsenal’s momentum, the Ecuadorian international responded directly to The Daily Mail. “Why not?” he stated. “They are doing really well, but we haven’t faced them yet.”

Caicedo’s Impact and Self-Assessment

Caicedo, 24, has quickly become a key player for Chelsea. He joined the club for a British-record £115 million from Brighton two years ago. He is known for his energy, ball-winning skills, and tactical awareness. Off the pitch, he has a quiet personality. On the pitch, he shows intense focus.

Despite widespread praise, Caicedo humbly dismissed claims of being the league’s best defensive midfielder. “No,” he said. “There are so many. I don’t want to tell the world I’m the best, because it’s not true.”

He clarified his perspective. “In my mind, I’m the best version of myself,” Caicedo explained. “It’s different from telling the world you are the best.”

Caicedo acknowledged the quality of his peers. “Many good players are in my position,” he noted. “I am doing my best. But I need to show more. I feel I can contribute more with goals and assists.”

He referenced his strong performance against Tottenham. In that match, he won possession multiple times. He also set up Joao Pedro’s winning goal. “I believed I could get that ball back,” he said. “Then I did, and I made an assist. I can do that every single game. I believe in myself, and I will do it.”

Anticipated Midfield Battle with Declan Rice

Caicedo also spoke about the upcoming midfield duel with Arsenal captain Declan Rice. “Everyone knows how good Declan is,” Caicedo remarked. “It will be a great battle between us.”

“It’s very nice and special,” he continued. “As he said, we play in different positions. People compare him and me, but I’m happy he’s doing so well. I enjoy watching him play because he’s excellent.”

He expressed his desire to compete against top talents. “I want to play against the best defensive and attacking midfielders,” Caicedo stated. “Declan is one of them. I am waiting for the match. It’s good that people compare us, but we are not fighting. He wants to do well. I am going to fight. I am ready. Everyone is ready. I look forward to it.”

Choosing Chelsea and Trophy Ambitions

Caicedo reflected on his decision to join Chelsea over Arsenal and Liverpool. He described it as fate. “Everything happens for a reason,” he shared. “I almost joined them, but now I am here, and I am very happy. The timing was good.”

“I waited until Chelsea came for me,” he added. “People laughed. They said I chose the wrong club. But sometimes you need time to adapt to a big team. I needed that time. I want to give everything to this club because they showed faith in me. I chose Chelsea because they have ambitions. I want to win trophies, many trophies, with this club.”

The midfielder has already won the Conference League and Club World Cup. He is determined to achieve more with Chelsea. “For sure,” he affirmed. “It’s time. We are moving in a good direction. We want to continue like this, and we will get there.”

Chelsea will face Arsenal at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 30. The Blues recently secured victories over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final and Barcelona in the Champions League. Caicedo’s message is clear: confidence is high, and Chelsea is prepared for the challenge.