Arsenal vs Chelsea is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off time tonight, Tuesday May 2, 2023. The Emirates Stadium in London will host.
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Chelsea are currently in 12th place in the Premier League standings and have struggled to meet expectations this season. The away side slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Brentford over the weekend and will need to work hard to bounce back in this fixture.
Arsenal, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table at the moment but have not been at their best in recent weeks. The Gunners slumped to a damaging 4-1 defeat at the hands of title rivals Manchester City in their previous game and have a point to prove this week.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Arsenal have a good historical record against Chelsea and have won 82 out of the 206 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Chelsea’s 66 victories.
- Arsenal have won four of their last five matches against Chelsea in the Premier League – as many victories as they had managed in the 23 such matches preceding this run.
- Chelsea won this fixture by a 2-0 margin last season and could achieve consecutive victories in Premier League away games against Arsenal for only the second time in their history.
- Arsenal have won their last two Premier League games against Chelsea and are looking to win three such games on the trot for the first time since 2004.
- Arsenal have never lost a midweek match against Chelsea in the Premier League and have won four of their 10 such games.
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Team News
Prior to Arsenal’s Manchester mauling, Arteta conceded that William Saliba would be highly unlikely to recover from his back problem in time for the visit of Chelsea, and fears are growing that the centre-back may not see the field again this season.
Takehiro Tomiyasu and Mohamed Elneny are also watching on from the sidelines with their season-ending knee injuries, and while Arsenal may have left the Etihad with bruised egos, they did not pick up any fresh fitness concerns and should stick with a largely recognisable formula.
However, Leandro Trossard left the Etihad with his head held high after assisting Holding’s consolation during a bright 30-minute cameo, and the Belgian could challenge Gabriel Martinelli for a starting role as he aims to score against Chelsea for the second time this season, having done so in Brighton & Hove Albion’s 4-1 October romping.
Untimely injury concerns to key players are also bedevilling Chelsea, who have lost Mason Mount and Reece James for the remainder of the season with pelvic and thigh problems, while Marc Cucurella is also facing a couple of weeks out with a thigh concern of his own.
Kalidou Koulibaly (thigh), Armando Broja (knee) and reverse goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli (unspecified) are keeping the trio company in the infirmary, while Kai Havertz (knee) will need a once-over, but the forward should be passed fit for the derby.
Should Havertz be given the green light to return to the attack, Aubameyang – who is sure to be subjected to a frosty reception – should accept a spot on the bench again, as Joao Felix also attempts to inject some life into a misfiring Chelsea attack.
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Ramsdale; White, Holding, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Xhaka, Partey; Saka, Odegaard, Trossard; Jesus
Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Kepa; Chalobah, Silva, Fofana, Chilwell; Fernandez, Kante, Gallagher; Felix, Havertz, Sterling
