2020-21 Premier League – Arsenal vs Chelsea Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Arsenal vs Chelsea kick off? Saturday 26th December, 2020 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is Arsenal vs Chelsea being played? Emirates Stadium, London
Where can I get tickets for Arsenal vs Chelsea? Some clubs can now have some fans back in their stadiums so it is worth checking official club websites for the latest updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Arsenal vs Chelsea on in the UK? Sky Sports
Where can I stream Arsenal vs Chelsea in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
ARSENAL
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Leno; Gabriel, Luiz, Tierney; Maitland-Niles, Elneny, Xhaka, Saka; Pepe, Aubameyang, Willian
UNAVAILABLE: Ozil (Out of favour), Partey (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Martinelli (Injured), Aubameyang (Injured)
CHELSEA
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Mendy; Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Zouma, Emerson; Kante, Jorginho; Pulisic, Mount, Werner; Abraham
UNAVAILABLE: Ziyech (Injured), James (Injured), Chilwell (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Another defeat in the League Cup in midweek for Arsenal amplified just how deep in trouble they are at the moment, and it doesn’t look like it is going to get better anytime soon. Arsenal have lost nine games already this season in all competitions, and their game against Chelsea could quite easily be the tenth. A resounding 3-0 win over West Ham restored the confidence back into Lampard's men, who had experienced a rocky period prior to the game, with back-to-back defeats and a draw not long before that. However, expect Chelsea to take full advantage of an Arsenal side low on confidence and morale that seems to be in tatters.
