We have entered the final ten matches of the English Premier League, where Liverpool is most likely to win the league title. However, the race for the top four is getting more exciting as several teams are fighting to secure a spot in the top four. Arsenal stand in 2nd with 55 points, only one point ahead of Nottingham Forest. The Gunners are all set to welcome Chelsea FC tomorrow at Emirates Stadium, aiming to increase the gap with Nottingham Forest.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are in a good rhythm with back-to-back wins in the league. They are in 4th with only one point ahead of Manchester City. Since Man City lost points tonight against Brighton, it’s an excellent chance for the Blues to go four points ahead of Man City if they can beat Arsenal tomorrow.
Stats & Facts
- Chelsea have failed to win any of their previous six meetings with Arsenal in the Premier League. It is Arsenal’s longest unbeaten run against Chelsea in the league since 2005.
- Arsenal have won each of their last two home games against Chelsea in the league. A win would see them winning three consecutive home matches against Chelsea for the first time since 2003.
- Chelsea have lost six of their previous nine league matches against Arsenal while winning only once.
- Arsenal failed to win any of their last three matches in the English Premier League (one defeat and two draws).
- Chelsea have won two back-to-back matches in their last two matches.
Team News
Arsenal have been struggling with several injury cases. Takehiro Tomiyasu, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus are out of the squad due to their respective injuries. However, Gabriel Martinelli is now available after recovering from injury and is ready to play against Chelsea along with Leandro Trossard in the front.
As for Chelsea, they also are struggling with injuries. The Blues will be without the service of Nicolas Jackson, Marc Guiu, Noni Madueke, and Omari Kellyman due to their injuries, while Mykhaylo Mudryk is unable to play due to a suspension.
Possible Lineup for Arsenal:
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Martinelli, Trossard
Possible Lineup for Chelsea:
Sanchez; James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Sancho, Palmer, Nkunku; Neto
Prediction: Arsenal 2-2 Chelsea
As the home team, Arsenal should have been the favorite. But their recent performance is alarming as they had a 2-2 draw against PSV in the Champions League and a 1-1 draw against Man United in the league. Meanwhile, Chelsea are in a good rhythm, having won all of their last four matches across all competitions. Therefore, we expect a draw between Arsenal and Chelsea tomorrow at Emirates Stadium.
Betfair Odds
Arsenal: 1.85
Draw: 3.71
Chelsea: 4.50
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