Top of the table clash, Chelsea vs Arsenal, kicks off at 17:30 [GMT +1], Sunday, November 10, at Stamford Bridge.
The hosts are keeping Arsenal out of the Champions League spot due to their superior goal difference, and both teams head into this weekend’s clash on the back of their respective European outings.
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Chelsea vs Arsenal: Match Preview
Enzo Maresca’s side head into this clash riding high after recording their biggest win this season, thrashing Armenian side Noah 8-0 to secure a comfortable win.
“It was amazing. Amazing game from the boys, and we topped it off with a clean sheet and a goal for myself, Tosin Adarabioyo said per Euro Sports, after contributing a goal to the win.
The Blues will now look to continue this impressive run when they welcome Arsenal this weekend and will fancy their chances to secure maximum points against a Gunners side that has lost three of their last four games on the road.
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However, their struggles against the visitors in recent times cast doubts on their ability to secure maximum points, having failed to record a win in their last six games in the league.
Meanwhile, Arteta’s Arsenal have struggled in recent times, with just two wins in their last five games across all competitions and these wins came against second tier Preston North End, and Shakhtar Donetsk, two sides that were not expected to take points off them.
The Gunners head int0 this weekend encounter following a narrow 1-0 loss to Inter Milan on Wednesday, with Hakan Çalhanoğlu’s penalty kick right before half time proving decisive,
They will now look to put this setback behind them, as they aim for their first away league win since september where they record a 1-0 victory over another London team Tottenham, courtesy of a second half header from Gabriel Magalhães.
The Gunners have won five of their last six league games against and will look to do so once again this weekend.
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Team form
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Chelsea vs Arsenal: Team news
Cole Palmer’s availability is uncertain for the clash, having taken a knock from Lisandro Martinez’s challenge in Chelsea’s draw against Manchester United last weekend.
Palmer has had 12 direct involvements this season, including seven of his own and five assists, more than any other Premier League player.
For the visitors, Declan Rice is doubtful, with the England absent in Wednesday’s game against Inter, having suffered a toe injury.
However, captain Martin Odegaard’s return ushers in glimpse of hope as the Norwegian made a brief cameo in midweek, and he is available for selection against Chelsea.
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Predicted lineup
Chelsea:
Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, James; Caicedo, Lavia; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Arsenal:
Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Odegaard, Jorginho, Partey; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
Chelsea vs Arsenal prediction: Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal
The less said about Arsenal’s recent offensive performance, the better, but Odegaard’s return is crucial since Arteta’s team will finally have someone who can pick defensive locks once more.
Even if Maresca should be the happier manager if the points are shared, a Chelsea team that seldom keeps clean sheets at home might have to settle for a draw against their London rivals, particularly if Palmer is not playing at his best.
