Chelsea vs Arsenal: Match Previews

Chelsea and Arsenal prepare for Wednesday's Premier League London derby at Stamford Bridge, following contrasting outcomes in their weekend encounters.

Over the weekend, the Blues defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 in their FA Cup semi-final, while Mikel Arteta's team suffered their third consecutive defeat at Southampton.

Information

• Time and date: 19:45 GMT, April 20, 2022

• Venue: Stamford Bridge Stadium

• Starting lineups:

- Chelsea: Mendy; James, Silva, Rudiger; Azpilicueta, Kante, Jorginho, Alonso; Mount, Werner; Lukaku.

- Arsenal: Ramsdale; Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tavares; Xhaka, Lokonga; Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe; Martinelli.

Team news

Chelsea news

• Ross Barkley is a doubt due to sickness, although he wasn't expected to play anyhow.

• Mateo Kovacic suffered an ankle injury in Chelsea's 2-0 FA Cup victory over Crystal Palace in the first half and is unlikely to play, joining Ben Chilwell and Callum Hudson-Odoi on the sidelines.

• Ruben Loftus-Cheek scored on Sunday at Wembley and could get a start here.

Arsenal news

• After missing the trip to Southampton due to a COVID positive test for the second time this season, Mikel Arteta will be hoping to have Alexandre Lacazette available for selection.

• Eddie Nketiah led the push for the Gunners against St. Mary's, although he might be replaced by Emile Smith Rowe, with Gabriel Martinelli leading the charge.

• Takehiro Tomiyasu is close to returning to fitness, while Thomas Partey and Kierney are out.

Match facts

• Chelsea has won six of their last seven Premier League games.

• In their last three Premier League encounters, Arsenal has lost at halftime and at full time.

• Chelsea has preserved a clean sheet in five of their previous seven Premier League games.

• Arsenal has lost their last three Premier League games.

Chelsea vs Arsenal predictions

Chelsea overcome adversity in the Champions League to reach the FA Cup final, where they will compete for a second trophy this season. The Blues have won their previous three games in all competitions, but have lost both of their home matches against Arsenal.

The Gunners were defeated at Southampton on Saturday after failing to capitalise on Tottenham's 1-0 home loss to Brighton. As the north London team struggles to finish in the top four, Mikel Arteta has already overseen four defeats in five games.

Arsenal's pursuit for a top-four finish has a big week ahead of them, but they could slip up again.

Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal

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