Chelsea host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge this evening in a London derby which highlights the two sides’ contrasting fortunes this season.
The Blues, fresh from beating champions-elect Manchester City, look on course to finish in the top four as they prepare for the FA Cup Final and Champions League Final, having sacked former player Frank Lampard and replaced him with Thomas Tuchel to much success.
Arsenal, meanwhile, under their own ex-player, look on course to endure their worst season in a generation as manager Mikel Arteta faces a summer of questions over his future. A derby win for Wednesday’s visitors would be a rare bright spot in an otherwise dire season.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Chelsea vs Arsenal is scheduled for an 8:15pm BST kick-off today, May 12, 2021.
The match will be held behind closed doors at Stamford Bridge.
Where to watch Chelsea vs Arsenal
TV channel: Tonight’s match will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the website or Sky Go app.
Chelsea vs Arsenal team news and lineups
Chelsea XI: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Zouma, James, Gilmour, Jorginho, Chilwell, Mount, Pulisic, Havertz
Subs: Alonso, Werner, Mendy, Giroud, Hudson-Odoi, Ziyech, Emerson, Anjorin, Livramento
Arsenal XI: Leno, Holding, Gabriel, Pablo Mari, Tierney, Partey, Elneny, Saka, Odegaard, Smith-Rowe, Aubameyang
Subs: Bellerin, Ceballos, Lacazette, Willian, Cedric, Pepe, Chambers, Ryan, Martinelli
Referee: Andre Marriner
Chelsea vs Arsenal prediction
Arsenal looked somewhat comfortable on Sunday as they relegated West Brom but still completely panicked when put under even a slight bit of pressure. That doesn’t bode well for a trip to Chelsea, the Premier League’s form team alongside Manchester United.
I can’t see the Gunners making Chelsea sweat much, this should be a routine home win.
Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal
Head to head (h2h) history and results
- Chelsea wins: 65
- Draws: 58
- Arsenal wins: 79
- Last meeting: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea
Chelsea vs Arsenal odds and betting tips
- Chelsea: 4/6
- Draw: 3/1
- Arsenal: 9/2
- Olivier Giroud to score: 6/5
