Arsenal vs Chelsea, a London Derby with huge ramifications at the top of the table. Arsenal can move four points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with a win tonight over beleaguered Chelsea.
It appeared that Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side had ceded control in the title race following the loss to Aston Villa earlier this month, the Gunners can pile pressure back on the chasing champions.
Their victory at Wolves was a great response to the Villa defeat and their Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich.
Though it’s difficult to look past City given their slight advantage in the race, Arsenal must not fall away in the dying embers of what has been another strong campaign.
The Blues, meanwhile, can now only qualify for Europe by way of Premier League finish.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side ran out 6-0 winners over Everton last week before impressing to some degree in their FA Cup semi-final loss to City at Wembley on Saturday. Cutting edge, however, remains a problem.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Arsenal vs Chelsea is scheduled for an 8pm WAT kick-off time tonight, Tuesday 23 April, 2024.
The Emirates Stadium in London will host.
Where to watch Arsenal vs Chelsea
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Supersport Channel 203. Coverage starts at 7pm WAT.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Showmax app.
Arsenal vs Chelsea team news
Jurrien Timber is the only confirmed absentee for the Gunners but is nearing a return to action after recovering from a serious knee injury sustained on his debut. He returned to action for the club’s U21s this week scoring after just nine minutes.
Takehiro Tomiyasu may be fit after a knock while Gabriel Martinelli and Oleksandr Zinchenko are the prime candidates to enter the line-up, with some degree of rotation likely.
Pochettino has denied that star man Palmer is carrying an injury, but he is confirmed as a doubt due to illness.
Christopher Nkunku is close to a comeback, though this game may come too soon.
Robert Sanchez is also close to a return, along with Levi Colwill.
Malo Gusto and Ben Chilwell are out.
Reece James, Lesley Ugochukwu, Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia are all injured.
Arsenal vs Chelsea prediction
The Gunners proved their fighting spirit against Wolves and Chelsea lack such a cutting edge, it’s difficult to see them overcoming one of the best defences in Europe this season.
Arsenal to win 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Arsenal wins: 83
Draws: 59
Chelsea wins: 66
Arsenal vs Chelsea latest odds
Arsenal to win: 2/5
Draw: 7/2
Chelsea to win: 11/2
Odds subject to change.
