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Manchester United legend Dimitar Berbatov has backed relegation battlers Arsenal to beat Chelsea on Boxing Day at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal have lost eight of their 14 league matches this season to slip to 15th in the Premier League table, 12 points adrift of the top-four and just two places above the relegation zone.

Berbatov told Betfair: “Arsenal need to pick themselves up quickly for their big Boxing Day clash against Chelsea.

“I can see a surprise result here, with the Gunners winning.

“Their fortunes have to change at some point and a London derby, against the team they beat in last season’s FA Cup final, could give them the motivation to raise their game.”