Arsenal welcome Chelsea to the Emirates in a high-stakes London derby as they look to strengthen their hold at the top of the Premier League. With both sides chasing momentum and consistency, Sunday night promises fireworks.
A blockbuster night of English Premier League (EPL) football awaits at the Emirates on Sunday (6:30pm) as log leaders Arsenal host London rivals Chelsea in search of three points to tighten their grip at the top.
The Gunners are high on confidence. They beat another rival, Tottenham Hotspur, in their last league match to bounce back to winning ways after back-to-back draws against Brentford and Wolves trimmed their lead at the top of the log to five points.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are on the road to redemption after drawing their last two games. Coach Liam Rosenior knows they will soon run out of time to break into the top positions and consolidate their spot if they fail to find consistency – especially against their fierce rivals, where the stakes are higher.
Recent Form
- Arsenal (last five EPL games): W–W–D–D–W
- Chelsea (last five EPL games): W–W–W–D–D
Injuries & Suspensions
Arsenal:
- Ben White (undisclosed)
- Kai Havertz (thigh)
- Mikel Merino (foot)
- Max Dowman (ankle)
Chelsea:
- Marc Cucurella (hamstring)
- Levi Colwill (ACL)
- Dario Essugo (undisclosed)
- Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (hamstring)
- Filip Jorgensen (undisclosed)
- Wesley Fofana (suspended)
Key Players To Watch
Viktor Gyökeres – Arsenal
The big Swede has had a lukewarm start to life at the Gunners, scoring 10 goals in 26 league matches. However, following his brace in last week’s derby against Spurs, he will be eager to continue his rich vein of form against the Blues.
Cole Palmer – Chelsea
Injuries have seen Palmer in and out of the side this season, resulting in what has been his most challenging campaign at the club since his move from Manchester City. He will need to work his way back to his best form, particularly in a high-stakes clash against their arch-rivals.
Head-to-Head Record (EPL)
- Games played: 61
- Arsenal wins: 23
- Chelsea wins: 18
- Draws: 20
Predicted Line-Ups
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Hincapié, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Eze, Trossard; Gyökeres
Chelsea (4-3-3-1): Sánchez; James, Tosin, Chalobah, Gusto; Andrey Santos, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernández, Neto; João Pedro
Disclaimer: The above line-ups are predictions and may not reflect the official team sheets, which are usually released closer to kick-off
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