Arsenal will host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon, aiming to maintain their position at the top of the Premier League and continue their success in London derbies.
The Gunners come into this match after a convincing 4–1 win over Tottenham Hotspur, which restored their five-point lead. However, following Manchester City’s 1–0 victory over Leeds United on Saturday, Arsenal’s lead is down to two points, making a win crucial to keep their title hopes alive.
Chelsea visits across the capital sitting in fifth place, just three points behind fourth-placed Manchester United. Under manager Liam Rosenior, Chelsea remains unbeaten in the league but comes to the Emirates following a 1–1 draw with Burnley. Despite their improved away performance, Chelsea has not defeated Arsenal in their last eight Premier League meetings.
Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Sunday, 1 March 2026
- Kick-off: 16:30 GMT
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
- Referee: Darren England
- VAR: John Brooks
- Last Meeting: Arsenal 1–0 Chelsea (3 Feb 2026), League Cup
Team News
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has reported no new injury issues following the win against Tottenham. Bukayo Saka is likely to be fit despite an ankle scare, while Kai Havertz is set to train on Saturday and may return to the squad. Viktor Gyökeres continues to shine with eight goals in his last 12 appearances. Ben White is a doubt due to a minor injury.
Chelsea
Liam Rosenior faces a challenge with Wesley Fofana suspended after a red card against Burnley. Tosin Adarabioyo is expected to step in. Captain Reece James is fit, but the team will be without Marc Cucurella, Estêvão Willian, and Levi Colwill. Long-term injuries include Mykhaylo Mudryk and Romeo Lavia, who is nearing a return.
Current Form
Arsenal
Arsenal has demonstrated strong title credentials with impressive performances, including the 4–1 win over Spurs and a recent 1–0 victory over Chelsea in the League Cup. The Gunners have lost only once in their last 25 Premier League London derbies, boasting a win rate exceeding 60% under Arteta. They have also scored the league’s highest number of goals from set-pieces this season.
Chelsea
Chelsea arrives unbeaten under Rosenior, having earned 14 points from their last 18. Their last match ended in a 1–1 draw with Burnley, following a solid FA Cup win over Hull City. Chelsea has won both away games since the management change and is seeking a third consecutive victory. However, the team faces discipline issues, leading the league with six red cards this season.
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal Predicted XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Eze, Trossard; Gyokeres
Chelsea Predicted XI: Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Badiashile, Gusto; Caicedo, Santos, Fernandez; Palmer, Neto, Pedro
How to Watch Arsenal vs Chelsea?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage starting at 15:30 GMT. Viewers can also stream the match via the Sky Go app.
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