2021-22 English Premier League – Arsenal vs Chelsea Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Arsenal vs Chelsea taking place? Arsenal vs Chelsea will take place on Sunday 22nd August, 2021 at 16:30 (UK)
Where is Arsenal vs Chelsea taking place? Arsenal vs Chelsea will take place at Emirates Stadium in London
Where can I get tickets for Arsenal vs Chelsea? Ticket information for Arsenal vs Chelsea can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Arsenal vs Chelsea on in the UK? Arsenal vs Chelsea will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Arsenal vs Chelsea in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Arsenal vs Chelsea live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
ARSENAL
- Arsenal suffered a nightmare start to the campaign, losing 2-0 away at Brentford, piling the pressure on boss Mikel Arteta already ahead of another London derby.
- Both strikers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette were unavailable against Brentford due to COVID-19 but Aubameyang could return whilst midfielder Thomas Partey is out injured.
CHELSEA
- A comfortable 3-0 win over Crystal Palace saw Chelsea get their domestic season off to the ideal start just days after lifting the UEFA Super Cup.
- New signing Romelu Lukaku expected to start up top in place of Timo Werner while N’Golo Kante could feature after missing out last weekend through injury.
THE TEAM NEWS
ARSENAL
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Chambers, White, Mari, Tierney; Lokonga, Xhaka; Pepe, Smith-Rowe, Saka; Martinelli
UNAVAILABLE: Gabriel (Injured), Nketiah (Injured), Partey (Injured), Runarsson (Fitness), Odegaard (Ineligible)
QUESTIONABLE: Ramsdale (Ineligible) Willian (Fitness), Aubameyang (Fitness), Lacazette (Illness)
CHELSEA
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Mendy; Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Rudiger; James, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso; Mount, Havertz; Lukaku
UNAVAILABLE: Loftus-Cheek (Injured), Pulisic (Isolating)
QUESTIONABLE: Kante (Injured), Ziyech (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
It could be a long season ahead for Arsenal based on their performance against Brentford and in Chelsea, they face an opponent full of confidence with a squad jam-packed with class from the starting line-up all the way down to the substitutes. Should Romelu Lukaku feature for the Blues here, the Gunners represent the sort of opposition Lukaku should thrive upon with his physicality and incredible ability to bully defenders. When taking into the account the defensive solidarity of Chelsea under the stewardship of head coach Thomas Tuchel alongside their swift attacking ability, backing the visitors draw no bet looks to be the correct move in this one.
Tip: CHELSEA DRAW NO BET
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