Premier League · Matchweek 3
Arsenal vs Chelsea
Sun 6 Sept, 16:30 UK · Emirates Stadium
Arsenal2–1
ChelseaArsenal
- ⚽ 25' Kai Havertz – assist Declan Rice
- ⚽ 50' Martin Ødegaard – assist Christos Tzolis
- 🟨 58' Christos Tzolis
- 🟨 90+5' Mikel Merino
Chelsea
- ⚽ 2' Morgan Rogers – assist Jorrel Hato
- 🟨 14' João Pedro
- 🟨 45' Cole Palmer
- 🟨 58' Maxence Lacroix
- 🟨 83' Morgan Rogers
Arsenal v Chelsea: the standout fixture of the round at the Emirates
Matchweek 3 concludes with a London derby at the Emirates. Arsenal have made the stronger start, but Chelsea have an attack capable of punishing a defence without Saliba and Timber.
- Arsenal are missing both Saliba and Timber in defence.
- Cole Palmer is Chelsea's key player between the lines.
- The derby has produced goals in most recent meetings.
Starting lineups
Arsenal4-2-3-1
- GK
- David Raya
- DEF
- R. Calafiori, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel, Ben White
- MID
- Declan Rice, M. Lewis-Skelly, C. Tzolis, M. Ødegaard, Bukayo Saka
- FWD
- Kai Havertz
Out: W. Saliba, J. Timber. Doubtful: C. Mosquera. The line-up is sourced from Rotowire and will be updated as team news comes in.
Chelsea3-4-2-1
- GK
- E. Martínez
- DEF
- W. Fofana, M. Lacroix, Levi Colwill
- MID
- Jorrel Hato, Romeo Lavia, Reece James, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, M. Rogers
- FWD
- João Pedro
Out: J. Henderson. Doubtful: M. Caicedo, M. Palestra. The line-up is sourced from Rotowire and will be updated as team news comes in.
Our prediction
Arsenal to win · Match
Arsenal have been the stronger side over time and have home advantage.
Yes · Both teams to score
Arsenal are short of centre-backs, and Chelsea have pace in attack.
Bukayo Saka to score or provide an assist · Goalscorer
Saka is involved in most of Arsenal's goals at home.
Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea