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Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku confirms he has taken the No 9 shirt at Stamford Bridge and is ready to be unleashed against London rivals Arsenal in Sunday's Premier League showdown

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku says he is ready to make his second debut for the Blues against Arsenal this weekend and has confirmed he will be wearing the No 9 shirt for the 2021-2022 season.

The Belgium international - who took part in his first training session with the squad on Tuesday after completing his £98million switch from Inter Milan last week - has expressed his excitement about featuring in the English top-flight once again.

Lukaku believes Thomas Tuchel's side have the 'intensity' and 'hunger' to challenge for not only the Premier League title but the Champions League crown this season.