Chelsea are looking to ensure they maintain hold of pole position in the Premier League title race, according to Joe Cole (Chelsea 8/11 for title on Betfred outright coupon).

The England midfielder has just returned to the starting line-up following a long battle with injury and is looking to start Chelsea’s crucial clash with Premier League title rivals Arsenal (5/1 to lift the trophy on coupon) at Emirates on Sunday.

Chelsea (6/4 to win the game on coupon) currently sit top of the pile on 33 points and hold a five-point gap over closest rivals Manchester United, with Arsenal (9/5 to win, 23/10 draw on coupon) eight points adrift at this point in time.

“We have beaten Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham, so if we can beat Arsenal it is a fantastic start against the big clubs, followed by Manchester City and Everton, so the lads are excited,” said Cole.

“We haven’t been in this position for a long time and do not want to let it slip.”

Chelsea are set to be buoyed for the London derby by the return of influential midfielder Frank Lampard.

The 31-year-old has been out since tearing a thigh muscle while on international duty and was originally expected to be out for three weeks, however returned to training earlier than expected and could play against Arsenal on Sunday if he can prove his fitness (Lampard 8/1 to be first goal scorer on match coupon).

Don’t miss any Premier League betting opportunities at Betfred.com.