Cesc Fabregas has stated that Chelsea have no other option than to claim a victory over rivals Arsenal this weekend.

Chelsea have begun their title defence in the worst possible fashion with three defeats in five games and it goes without saying that the Blues have to improve soon in order to be able to hold on to their Premier League crown this season.

Now the West Londoners prepare for arguably their biggest game of the season when they welcome fierce rivals Arsenal to Stamford Bridge on Saturday and midfielder Fabregas believes the Blues simply have to win the game.

The Spaniard, formerly Arsenal's captain, told Chelsea's official website: "We didn't start the season well and when you see Chelsea so far down the table you have to check twice to make sure this is happening. We have a big game again on Saturday so we must not rest and enjoy this week's win, we just want to get another win and then we will see what happens.

"We just have to win.

"It is a London derby, we know Arsenal are a quality team, they play top football and it will be tough but we want to win and we can achieve that on Saturday."