Chelsea vs Arsenal
England – Premier League
Date: Sunday, 06 November 2022
Kick-off at 13:00 UK / 14:00 CET
Venue: Stamford Bridge
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea and Arsenal renew their rivalry, with both sets of management looking to assert their dominance.
The rivalry between Chelsea and Arsenal dates back a long time. The Blues have the advantage since the Gunners’ previous League title. This type of game is new
to Graham Potter. The former Brighton manager will be eager to establish his dominance and carry on some of his predecessors’ traditions.
Chelsea vs Arsenal Head to head :
- Arsenal can also rely on the recent tradition since they won the previous two encounters against Chelsea.
- A total of 35 goals were produced between them during the past 10 clashes, with 19 for Arsenal and 16 from Chelsea.
- Chelsea have not beaten Arsenal when they’ve played them at home in the last three league games.
Chelsea vs Arsenal Prediction :
Even if Arsenal scores first at Stamford Bridge, as they have done throughout the season, failing to end the game would allow the Blues to derail the Gunners’ early title hopes.
Potter has yet to lose at Stamford Bridge, but the Gunners have positive memories of their most recent trips there and were able to rest several important first-team players in midweek, so we anticipate the Gunners to exploit the Blues’ porous defense and return to the Emirates with a deserved three points.
Chelsea vs Arsenal Team News :
Ben Chilwell had to leave the game against Zagreb due to a hamstring injury, adding to Chelsea’s defensive absences from long-term knee injuries Wesley Fofana and Reece James, as well as midfielders N’Golo Kante (thigh) and Carney Chukwuemeka (hamstring).
Chilwell won’t be present this weekend, however Chelsea and England supporters will have to wait for the findings of a scan after seeing the left-back hobbling off the field.
Edouard Mendy will continue to play in goal, and Mateo Kovacic, who missed the midweek match as a precaution due to a tight calf, should be okay to return to the engine room. Potter has already ruled Kepa Arrizabalaga out of contention.
Although Zakaria’s promising debut was cut short by a minor contact injury, which shouldn’t keep him out of this match, Potter might be reluctant to start the Juventus loanee in the Premier League against the league leaders. As a result, Kovacic’s return to the starting lineup wouldn’t be unexpected.
Although Zakaria’s promising debut was cut short by a minor contact injury, which shouldn’t keep him out of this match, Potter might be reluctant to start the Juventus loanee in the Premier League against the league leaders. As a result, Kovacic’s return to the starting lineup wouldn’t be unexpected.
As for Arsenal, supporters saw the sad yet recognizable sight of Takehiro Tomiyasu leaving the game with an injury in the closing seconds of the victory over Zurich. Although it’s unknown how serious the defender’s muscle problem is, it would be surprising to see him start this game.
Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Mendy; Chalobah, Silva, Koulibaly; Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Kovacic, Cucurella; Mount; Aubameyang, Sterling
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Xhaka, Partey; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Jesus
