The last time Chelsea managed to get one over the Gunners was back in August 2021. This time, a high-flying Arsenal side sits at the top of the table, while a Chelsea side under new management looks to break a ten-game winless streak against their London rivals.
It's Premier League action on Sunday, March 1, as Chelsea travel to the Emirates to face an Arsenal side fresh from a 4-1 thrashing of Tottenham. Blues boss Liam Rosenior will be aiming for his first competitive win against Mikel Arteta after two previous cup defeats.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Arsenal: Top of the Premier League table with a five-point lead.
🔸 Chelsea: Fifth in the Premier League table, three points off the top four.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Arsenal are on an exceptional 10-game unbeaten streak against Chelsea.
🔥 Chelsea are unbeaten in the Premier League since Liam Rosenior took the reins.
🔥 Arsenal have won four home games on the spin, keeping clean sheets in their last three.
🔥 While Chelsea are unbeaten in their last six, they have dropped points to newly-promoted sides in their last two outings.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
⚪Arsenal | Form: W🟢W🟢D🟡W🟢D🟡W🟢:
Mikel Arteta’s men exhibited an added layer of steel in their North London derby win and have successfully rebuilt the walls of the Emirates fortress since January.
They have netted eight times in their last four home matches and will look to exploit a Chelsea defense that has recently shown cracks against Burnley and Leeds.
🔵Chelsea | Form: W🟢L🔴W🟢D🟡W🟢D🟡:
Liam Rosenior’s side remains unbeaten in the top flight under his leadership, though they were excruciatingly pegged back in a 1-1 draw with Burnley last weekend.
They boast a strong recent form book with 14 points from their last 18, but they must overcome a historical mental block against a Gunners side they haven't beaten in nearly five years.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔴Arsenal (possible):
Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Eze, Trossard, Gyokeres.
🔵Chelsea (possible):
Sanchez, James, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Gusto, Caicedo, Santos, Palmer, Fernandez, Neto, Pedro.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Eberechi Eze — The former Palace playmaker has scored two goals in his last outing, and each of his last 11 PL goals has come in London.
✨ Viktor Gyokeres — The man-of-the-match against Spurs, who provides the clinical edge Arsenal need to maintain their title charge.
✨ Tosin Adarabioyo — Expected to deputise in the heart of the defense with Wesley Fofana serving a one-game suspension.
✨ Cole Palmer — A vital creative spark for the Blues who will be tasked with breaking down Arsenal's disciplined backline.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Arsenal/Home to win = 1.65
💵 Chelsea/Away to win = 5.74
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.78
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.74
This clash presents a classic clash of momentum: a dominant Arsenal side looking to protect its five-point lead faces a Chelsea team desperate to prove their new era can handle the elite.
With history firmly on the side of the hosts, the Emirates is set for a compelling Premier League afternoon.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Arsenal vs Chelsea game here on MSport.
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