Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Robin Van Persie Will Dominate Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie is the best forward in the Premier League, and at Stamford Bridge on Saturday he will dominate a Chelsea defense that hasn't been able to keep many clean sheets this season.

The Blues have not kept a clean sheet in their last eight Premier League games, and haven't kept an opponent scoreless in the league since their opening season match against Stoke City which ended in a 0-0 draw.

Chelsea's last Premier League game was a 1-0 loss to rivals Queens Park Rangers, and with Arsenal coming to the Bridge on Saturday it's about to get a whole lot worse for the Blues.

Arsenal has won seven of its last eight games in all competitions, and are playing good football in every third of the pitch.

The main reason for their success has been the brilliant play of Dutch striker Robin van Persie, who has been on a goal-scoring spree recently.

Van Persie has seven goals in nine Premier League matches this season, and has scored four goals (two each) in the Gunners' last two league games, wins against Sunderland and Stoke City.

After a dreadful start to the season, van Persie has lifted the Gunners back respectability, and they are once again a contender to finish in the top four of the league and earn  UEFA Champions League qualification for next season.

Van Persie's ability to make great runs to create scoring chances, as well has his ability to control the ball and set up teammates will be vital for Arsenal this weekend.

Chelsea have struggled and will be under pressure to maintain their place among the top four of the league table. 

Hurting the Blues defense is the racism accusations against John Terry, who allegedly said a racial slur to QPR's Anton Ferdinand.

Whether he did it or not, Terry will be under pressure from the fans, even in his own stadium. But that isn't the worst of his problems, he'll have to contain an Arsenal attack that is on fire right now.

Van Persie and the Gunners' attack will score at least three goals on Saturday to give Arsenal a massive win, in a potential season-changing event.

Arsenal has beaten Chelsea six times at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, and the Gunners will make it seven this weekend.

Nicholas Goss is a Featured Columnist at Bleacher Report. Follow him on Twitter for the latest sports news and updates.  Follow @NicholasGoss35