A huge top-of-the-table clash headlines the weekend Premier League action as Chelsea welcome Arsenal to Stamford Bridge. While the Gunners have been clear favourites to win the title for a number of weeks, the Blues have quietly gone about their business to spark suggestions of a title challenge. As the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City faulted, they picked up points.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will know that his tactics, and the performance of his players, will have to be spot on to topple Arsenal. The table-topping Gunners look imperious at the back, and have a number of attackers returning to bolster the forward line, and a look at their recent head-to-head record is grim reading for those in Blue - with one win in 12 meetings.
Both teams geared up for the game by blowing away a European giant in midweek, with Chelsea first dispatching of Barcelona before Arsenal made light work of Bayern Munich. Now they face each other in what should be a pulsating clash. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Dom Smith and Simon Collings at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea vs Arsenal latest news
- Kick-off: 4.30pm GMT, Stamford Bridge
- How to watch: Sky Sports
- Chelsea team news
- Arsenal team news
- Score prediction
Chelsea 0-0 Arsenal
16:43 , Oli Gent13 mins: Good save! The first effort on target as Saka is denied by Sanchez with a low drive.
Chelsea 0-0 Arsenal
16:41 , Oli Gent11 mins: There’s the second yellow of the afternoon as Cucurella lunges in on Saka. Arteta is furious, and the Chelsea left-back is in the book.
Chelsea 0-0 Arsenal
16:40 , Oli Gent10 mins: No openings for either side yet in what has been a cagey opening few minutes. Expect it to explode into life soon, though...
Dom Smith reports
16:36 , Oli Gent7 mins: Very early stages, but evidence already, I think, that James in midfield is working and could be a really shrewd move this afternoon by Enzo Maresca. Physical player, and will be happy to receive from defence with his back to goal.
Chelsea 0-0 Arsenal
16:36 , Oli Gent6 mins: A real edge to this game as James goes down under challenge from Zubimendi, who is booked for his indiscretion.
Chelsea 0-0 Arsenal
16:35 , Oli Gent5 mins: Rice snaps at Caicedo’s heels but is penalised for a foul. Merino isn’t happy with the Chelsea midfielder’s reaction, either. This is going to be a fiery affair.
Simon Collings reports
16:33 , Oli Gent3 mins: Cucurella v Saka is always feisty. Two minutes in - and it's already going off.
Kick off!
16:30 , Oli Gent1 min: We’re underway.
Five minutes to kick off
16:26 , Oli GentThe players are on their way out, and the stage is set!
10 minute warning!
16:22 , Oli GentKick off is fast approaching...
Simon Collings reports
16:13 , Oli GentAs always, Gabriel Heinze is putting the Arsenal defence through their paces during the final stages of the warm-up. He is barking out orders in Spanish to Hincapie and Mosquera.
Dom Smith reports
16:10 , Oli GentArsenal's colourful '70s-style training kits are somewhere between a surprising triumph or an assault on the eyes, depending on your perspective. I'm willing to admit I actually quite like the design. Anyway.
Team Caicedo or Team Rice?
16:04 , Oli GentTeam Moises Caicedo or team Declan Rice? 🤔#CHEARS | #Chelsea | #Arsenal pic.twitter.com/SIzGFnvjod
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Saliba latest
15:56 , Oli GentThe French centre-back is out of this one for the visitors.
A huge blow.
What’s happened?
'The ultimate test of Arsenal's depth'
15:44 , Oli GentHere are Simon Collings and Dom Smith’s pre-match thoughts ahead of kick-off...
🗣️ "The ultimate test of Arsenal's depth." @sr_collings and @MrDomSmith give their thoughts on the two team lineups from Stamford Bridge...
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No Saliba!
15:31 , Oli GentThat is huge news - and it leaves two summer signings to partner each other in a new-look central defensive partnership for the Gunners.
Can the hosts take advantage of any uncertainty?
Simon Collings reports
15:22 , Oli GentA big blow for Arsenal to have no William Saliba with Gabriel already out. A proper test of their depth today with Hincapie and Mosquera paired together in the heart of defence.
Dom Smith reports
15:21 , Oli GentVery interesting line-up from Enzo Maresca and immediately the eye is drawn to the name of Estevao Willian, who earns his first league start since September, forcing his way into the team after his heroics against Barcelona on Tuesday. That means Pedro Neto plays on the left, to accommodate Estevao, and Reece James will add physicality in midfield up against an excellent Arsenal midfield.
Arsenal lineup
15:20 , Oli GentArsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Eze; Saka, Merino, Martinelli
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Lewis-Skelly, White, Odegaard, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Madueke, Gyokeres, Jesus
Chelsea lineup
15:19 , Oli GentChelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; James, Caicedo; Estevao, Fernandez, Neto, Joao Pedro
Subs: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Adarabioyo, Badiashile, Santos, Palmer, Gittens, Garnacho, Delap
Arteta responds to Bayern tactics criticism
15:15 , Oli GentBayern Munich and Joshua Kimmich were furious at the manner in which they lost to Arsenal in midweek, blasting the Gunners’ tactics.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta responded in his pre-match press conference on Friday.
What did he have to say?
West Ham legend Billy Bond dies, aged 79
15:05 , Oli GentSome tragic news from east London to bring you as West Ham announced today that Billy Bonds has died aged 79.
Gary Cahill interview
14:57 , Oli GentFormer Chelsea defender Gary Cahill sat down with Dom Smith to discuss Chelsea’s recruitment and the superb form of Moises Caicedo.
Inside Noni Madueke's start to Arsenal life
14:50 , Oli GentAnytime Arsenal are looking at signing a player, the club conduct plenty of due diligence, writes Simon Collings.
Part of the process involves finding out all they can about the player by speaking to those who know them best.
In Noni Madueke’s case, one of those people was Bukayo Saka — and he gave Mikel Arteta a glowing reference.
Standard Sport prediction
14:39 , Oli GentThis fixture is perfectly set up as both teams will be full of confidence following impressive wins in Europe during the week. Chelsea have passed many tests this season, beating Liverpool and Barcelona at home, for example.
Though facing arguably the best team in the country represents a whole different prospect and we think it will be a bridge too far for this young Blues team.
Arsenal to win 2-1.
Arsenal team news
14:30 , Oli GentAs for Arsenal, Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz could be back for the London derby. The former has been absent since the 2-0 win over Burnley and the latter has not featured since the opening weekend of the season.
Speaking on Friday, Mikel Arteta hinted that his attacking options for the short trip to Stamford Bridge will be boosted.
Furthermore, Leandro Trossard could be available despite limping off in the first half against Bayern Munich, with Gabriel Martinelli and ex-Chelsea winger Noni Madueke on standby.
Chelsea team news
14:20 , Oli GentFor Chelsea, Cole Palmer will be available for selection after a two-month lay-off.
Palmer returned to full training earlier than expected after suffering a setback in his bid to make a comeback from a troublesome groin issue and is in contention to start against the Gunners.
Elsewhere, Enzo Maresca has the option of recalling either Joao Pedro or Liam Delap to lead the line for Chelsea, while there are calls for Estevao to start following his stunning goal against Barcelona.
How to watch
14:10 , Oli GentTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage begins at 4pm GMT on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR ahead of kick-off at 4.30pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Hello and welcome!
14:00 , Oli Gent... to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Arsenal’s trip to Chelsea.
It’s first vs second in the Premier League, with the division’s two form sides facing off at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.
This should be a cracker. Stay tuned for all the updates, with kick off at 4.30pm GMT.
