This weekend, it’ll be Arsenal vs Chelsea, a game that always promises to be intriguing, with loads of goals and memorable events. With the fans back, it promises to be an intense atmosphere of rivalry.
Chelsea continue their fine form after winning the Champions League, Super Cup and defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 in their first Premier League game of the season.
Arsenal, however, are nursing the wounds of defeat by the newly-promoted side, Brentford.
The Blues are considered one of the favourites to win the Premier League this season. They have added Lukaku to their attacking options which will be a huge problem for the Arsenal defence as he is expected to start against them on Sunday.
Chelsea seem the superior side heading into the London derby but, you can never underestimate a club looking to make a comeback after a poor start, and a manager seeking to keep his job.
ARSENAL VS CHELSEA: MATCH STATS
Chelsea have done well taming the “big six” since the arrival of their current coach Thomas Tuchel. They secured goalless draws against Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, while their efforts see them beat Manchester City twice and Liverpool at Anfield in the league last season.
However, it is worthy of note that Arsenal did the double over their London rivals last season. The Blues were beaten 1-0 at home thanks to Emile Smith Rowe’s goal in the 16th minute of the game and away winning 3-1 at the Emirates in December.
ARSENAL VS CHELSEA: HEAD TO HEAD
12 May 2021 – Chelsea 0-1 Arsenal – Premier League
26 December 2020 – Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea – Premier League
1 August 2020 – Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea – FA Cup
21 January 2020 – Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal – Premier League
29 December 2019 – Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea – Premier League
29 May 2019 – Chelsea 4-1 Arsenal – Europa League
Arsenal remain unbeaten in their last four games against Chelsea across all competitions.
ARSENAL VS CHELSEA: EXPECTED LINEUPS
Chelsea’s predicted lineup vs Arsenal
Chelsea coach, Thomas Tuchel has made it known that Romelu Lukaku will mostlikely make his debut against Arsenal.
He is expected to retain the normal back three as it was against Crystal Palace in the opening week.
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Chelsea will deploy two central midfielders and two wingbacks. Tuchel will have to revert Kai Havertz’s false 9 role to accommodate Romelu Lukaku as a proper striker.
He will use Kai Havertz and Mason Mount as attacking midfielders
Here’s the predicted line up:
Formation: 3-4-2-1
GK: Edouard Mendy
LCB: Antonio Rudiger
CB: Andreas Christensen
RCB: Trevor Chalobah
LWB: Marcos Alonso
CM: Mateo Kovacic
CM: Jorginho
RWB: Cesar Azpilicueta
CAM: Mason Mount
CAM: Kai Havertz
CF: Romelu Lukaku
Arsenal predicted line up vs Chelsea
Aubameyang might feature in the Derby if assessed but Lacazette is still recovering from Covid 19 and is sidelined for the Chelsea game.
Arteta will prefer Nuno Tavares over Hector Bellerin at right-back while Tierney will maintain the left back position.
Ben white and Pablo Mari will be paired at centre-back while Albert Lokonga and Granit Xhaka will be deployed in the cental midfield position.
Bukayo Saka will return to the starting line up and hopefully Aubameyang will be available for selection.
Here’s the predicted line up:
Formation: 4-3-3
GK: Bernd Leno
CB: Ben White
CB: Pablo Mari
RB: Nuno Tavares
LB: Kieran Tierney
CM: Albert Lokonga
CM: Granit Xhaka
CAM: Emile Smith Rowe
RW: Bukayo Saka
LW: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
CF: Folarin Balogun
The Match kicks off late Sunday afternoon 16:30 Nigerian time, at the Emirates Stadium.
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