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Arsenal vs Chelsea Match Summary
Competition | English Premier League (2026/2027) |
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Match Date | Sunday 6 September 2026 |
Match Time | 16:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Emirates Stadium, London |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports PL |
A proper London derby lands at the Emirates as Arsenal host Chelsea in the English Premier League, two of the early pacesetters going head to head with plenty on the line.
Arsenal have started the campaign in ruthless fashion, opening with a 3-0 win over Coventry City before a battling 1-0 success at Aston Villa, two clean sheets that mark them out as the team to beat.
Chelsea have been box office, winning their opening two league games against Fulham and Brighton, but they have shipped goals along the way and now face a far sterner test at the Emirates.
This fixture is one Chelsea have grown to dread. Arsenal have won their last 6 home matches against Chelsea in all competitions, and the visitors have not tasted victory at the Emirates for years.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Form
Arsenal have won their last 7 matches in the Premier League and kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 7, form that speaks for itself. Bukayo Saka struck the only goal in the 1-0 win at Villa Park on 31 August, where the Gunners restricted the hosts to zero shots on target. This is a stubborn, ruthless side firing on all cylinders.
Chelsea have flown out of the blocks under their new boss, winning 3-2 at Fulham on 24 August and 4-3 against Brighton on 30 August. There have been over 2.5 goals in 6 of Chelsea's last 7 league games, and they have conceded at least 2 in each of their last 3. Cole Palmer and João Pedro carry the threat, but the defending has been messy.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Arsenal: William Saliba (Injured/out), Jurriën Timber (Injured/out), Cristhian Mosquera (Injured/doubtful)
Chelsea: Jordan Henderson (Injured/out), Marc Palestra (Injured/doubtful), Moisés Caicedo (Injured/doubtful)
Arsenal
Cristhian Mosquera picked up a muscle injury at Aston Villa, which could open the door for Ezri Konsa to make his full Arsenal debut. Bruno Guimarães could finally make his full Premier League debut alongside Declan Rice in the engine room, with Myles Lewis-Skelly likely to settle for a place on the bench.
Chelsea
Moisés Caicedo returned against Brighton but later hobbled off injured and is now a major doubt for this London derby. Reece James is likely to start alongside Romeo Lavia in the middle, while Jordan Henderson remains a week or so away from making his Chelsea debut.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Predicted Lineup
Arsenal
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Raya; White, Konsa, Magalhães, Calafiori; Guimarães, Rice; Saka, Ødegaard, Tzolis; Havertz
Chelsea
Formation: 3-4-3
Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Sánchez; Colwill, Lacroix, Fofana; Gusto, Caicedo, Lavia, Hato; Palmer, Pedro, Rogers
Arsenal vs Chelsea Key Stats & Match Facts
Arsenal have won their last 6 home matches against Chelsea in all competitions.
Arsenal have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 7 matches in the Premier League.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Chelsea's last 7 games in the Premier League, and they have conceded at least 2 goals in each of their last 3.
Both teams have scored in 5 of the last 7 meetings between Arsenal and Chelsea (Premier League).
Chelsea have received 2+ cards in 9 of their last 9 matches against Arsenal (Premier League), and there have been 5+ cards in 4 of the last 4 meetings.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This one points firmly towards the hosts. Our Arsenal vs Chelsea prediction is a 2-1 home win, with the Gunners' clean-sheet run and home record in this fixture giving them the edge over a Chelsea side that keeps leaking goals. Arsenal are 3/4 (Spreadex) to take all three points and it is hard to argue against them.
Best Bets
Back Ben White to register Over 0.5 shots in the match. With Arsenal expected to boss possession in this derby, the right-back should get plenty of licence to push forward and join the attack, making it a strong shout that he gets at least one effort away. White's attacking contributions from deep are a regular feature when the Gunners have the ball.
Back Romeo Lavia to commit Over 1.5 fouls in the match. Anchoring Chelsea's midfield against Arsenal's quick passing and central combinations should force Lavia into frequent defensive interventions. He will need to be physical to disrupt the Gunners' rhythm in the engine room, and the fouls tend to follow.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Bet Builder
Leg 1: Ben White to be shown a card Rationale: White has been carded in 3 of his last 3 appearances against Chelsea in the Premier League, a run that speaks to how physical his duels tend to be in this fixture.
Leg 2: João Pedro 2+ Fouls Won Rationale: João Pedro has won 5 fouls across his opening two league games and averaged 2.12 fouls won per 90 last season, giving him a strong foundation for 2+ fouls won. He’s also won 2+ fouls in all three meetings with Arsenal last season, with 2, 4 and 4 fouls drawn, making this an appealing matchup.
Leg 3: Chelsea over 1.5 team cards Rationale: Chelsea have received 2+ cards in 9 of their last 9 matches against Arsenal in the Premier League, one of the strongest disciplinary trends in the whole meeting.
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Arsenal vs Chelsea Talking Points
The big subplot is Morgan Rogers, who faces Arsenal for the first time as a Chelsea player following his £117 million summer move from Aston Villa, a deal that came after the Gunners themselves had held talks to sign him. On the pitch it is a clash of styles: Arsenal are stingy at the back with 6 clean sheets in their last 7 league games, while Chelsea have gone gung-ho, scoring seven and conceding five across their first two fixtures. Chelsea's attacking flair against Arsenal's control down the wings, with Bukayo Saka pulling the strings, should decide it. Expect a heated, card-heavy affair given how spicy these meetings have become.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Predictions FAQs
When is the Arsenal vs Chelsea English Premier League game?
The match takes place on Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 16:30 UK time.
Where is Arsenal vs Chelsea being played?
The match is being played at Emirates Stadium in London.
Where can I watch Arsenal vs Chelsea?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports PL.
What competition is Arsenal vs Chelsea in?
Arsenal vs Chelsea is an English Premier League match in the 2026/2027 season.
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