Chelsea vs Arsenal Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Chelsea vs Arsenal on and what time does it start? Chelsea vs Arsenal will take place on Saturday 21st October, 2023 – 17:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Chelsea vs Arsenal? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Chelsea vs Arsenal on in the UK? Television rights for the Premier League in the UK are shared between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime so it is worth checking their schedules for Chelsea vs Arsenal
Where can I stream Chelsea vs Arsenal in the UK? If Chelsea vs Arsenal is televised, then it can be streamed on either Sky Go, discovery+ or Amazon Prime Video depending on who is broadcasting the match
THE TEAM NEWS
CHELSEA
Right-back Reece James has a chance of returning here but Maurizio Pochettino may play it safe and opt for Malo Gusto, who has completed his suspension. Axel Disasi and Nicholas Jackson are slight doubts, while Marcus Bettinelli and Benoit Badiashile could make the squad,
Armando Broja will not be considered as he deals with a knee issue, while six other players remain sidelined.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Sanchez, Gusto, Disasi, Silva, Colwill; Gallagher, Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Jackson, Sterling
UNAVAILABLE: Chalobah (Injured), Fofana (Injured), Chilwell (Injured), Lavia (Injured), Chukwuemeka (Injured), Nkunku (Injured), Broja (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Bettinelli (Injured), Badiashile (Injured), Disasi (Injured), James (Injured), Jackson (Injured)
ARSENAL
Mikel Arteta would not confirm whether Bukayo Saka had recovered in time to feature, but reading between the lines it seems like he will take his place in the starting line-up.
Leandro Trossard is also carrying a knock, while William Saliba is dealing with a chronic toe injury and needs to be assessed.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
UNAVAILABLE: Timber (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Saliba (Injured), Trossard (Injured), Saka (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
The international break probably came at a bad time for Chelsea, as there were signs that they were starting to find their feet under Maurizio Pochettino after a dismal start to his tenure in the Stamford Bridge hot seat. The same can perhaps be said for Arsenal though, who claimed a monumental win against title rivals Man City in their last fixture. Arsenal have won six of the last seven competitive meetings between the two sides, and are no doubt the favourites here, but there could be value in backing the draw in what is likely to be a competitive London Derby.
TIP: DRAW
