Chelsea hosts Arsenal in London Derby that could have huge implications in the fight for the top spots in the Premier League.
Chelsea is winless against the Gunners since Aug. 2021 and it's been over six years since the Blues defeated its London rivals at the Bridge. Enzo Maresca will face his fellow Pep Guardiola understudy, Mikel Arteta, for the first time, hoping his team shows a much better face than it did in the 0–5 defeat the last time out against Arsenal.
Both teams come into the game level on points in the Premier League, with the Blues ahead thanks to goal difference. Arsenal ended up with a frustrating loss against Inter Milan midweek in the Champions League whilst Chelsea was merciless and put eight past Noah FC in the Conference League. Maresca has some injury concerns with the status of Cole Palmer still uncertain following a nasty challenge from Lisandro Martínez a week ago at Old Trafford. Jadon Sancho has also been nursing fitness issues and hasn't featured for Chelsea in its last five games.
There were a lot of standout performances from Chelsea midweek, we'll see if Maresca rewards any of them by giving them a start in this massive London derby. JOIN SI SOCCER'S CHELSEA WHATSAPP COMMUNITY - GET ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND ANALYSIS STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONEThe Spaniard's rash challenge gifted Manchester United its only goal of the game a week ago. He continues to be mistake prone and the critics are beginning to get louder.James has given up his preferred spot on the right side of defense in favor or Malo Gusto in recent weeks.
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