2019-20 FA Cup Final – Arsenal vs Chelsea Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Arsenal vs Chelsea kick off? Saturday 1st August, 2020 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is Arsenal vs Chelsea being played? Wembley Stadium
What TV channel is Arsenal vs Chelsea on in the UK? BBC & BT Sport
Where can I stream Arsenal vs Chelsea in the UK? BBC iPlayer & BT Sport Player
Where can I get tickets for Arsenal vs Chelsea? Ticket information can be found on each club’s official website
THE TEAM NEWS
ARSENAL
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Martinez; Holding, David Luiz, Kolasinac; Bellerin, Dani Ceballos, Xhaka, Tierney; Pepe, Aubameyang; Lacazette
Unavailable: Chambers (Injured), Pablo Mari (Injured), Martinelli (Injured), Guendouzi (Out of favour), Mustafi (Injured), Ozil (Out of favour)
Doubtful: Leno (Injured)
CHELSEA
Predicted line-up (3-4-3): Caballero; Rudiger, Zouma, Azpilicueta; James, Jorginho, Kovacic, Marcos Alonso, Mount; Mount, Giroud, Pulisic
Unavailable: Van Ginkel (Injured), Gilmour (Injured)
Doubtful: Kante (Injured), Willian (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
After all the talk of a Manchester derby when the FA Cup semi-final draw was made, it was the two London teams that sprung the upsets and will play out this final behind closed doors at Wembley. Arsenal’s win over Man City was particularly surprising but nonetheless impressive as Mikel Arteta got his tactics spot on against his old boss Pep Guardiola. The Basque tactician could have the edge tactically once again but it is Chelsea who have the edge in form and quality. Ultimately though, neither side is watertight at the back and this game could very well come down to which strikeforce is on form. This game could really go either way but expect both teams to score.
