Arsenal vs Chelsea, a game fit for any Super Sunday!
And the latest edition of this huge London derby is as big as it gets in the Premier League.
For Mikel Arteta and Arsenal, it is a chance to move one step closer to capturing the title, while Chelsea are fighting for their lives in the race for Champions League qualification.
There is so much on the line at the Emirates this weekend, and we have previewed the game in full below, picking out some betting tips based on the latest Premier League odds.
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Where can I watch Arsenal vs Chelsea in the UK?
Arsenal vs Chelsea will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 4:30pm UK time.
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Recent results
After damaging draws against Brentford (1-1) and Wolves (2-2), current leaders Arsenal returned to winning ways last Sunday with a huge 4-1 win at fierce rivals Spurs. Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze each scored twice in a potentially season-defining game for the Gunners.
Chelsea could only draw 1-1 with Burnley last weekend, with Wesley Fofana’s red card proving fatal as Zian Flemming equalised deep into stoppage time. The Blues also surrendered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Leeds in the previous fixture, although the last top-flight away game saw Liam Rosenior’s men beat Wolves 3-1.
Head-to-head record
Arsenal are 10 matches unbeaten against Chelsea, with the 1-1 league draw at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season followed by back-to-back wins (2-3 & 1-0) in the EFL Cup semi-finals.
Last term’s top-flight encounter at the Emirates finished 1-0 to the Gunners thanks to a first-half goal from Mikel Merino.
Team news
Speaking of Merino, he is Arsenal’s only long-term absentee. Kai Havertz could make his return to the squad after just missing the trip to Spurs, while Max Dowman is back in training.
Fofana is suspended for Chelsea following his red card vs Burnley, and Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella and Jamie Gittens miss out through injury. Estevao is also a doubt, while Romeo Lavia is lacking match fitness. Reece James should be fine, though, despite being subbed off in the 89th minute last weekend.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Arsenal are clear favourites at a pre-match price of 1.60. A Chelsea win is at odds of 5.20, while the draw here is 4.10.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Betting Tips
Viktor Gyokeres to have over 1.5 shots on target @ 3.40
Gyokeres is priced at just 1.72 to score anytime, so we are attracted to the additional value found in this selection. The Swede looks to have found his rhythm as the focal point of attack, scoring five goals in the last five Premier League matches following his brace at Spurs.
Joao Pedro to have over 0.5 shots on target @ 2.00
Pedro is in brilliant form with five goals in the previous six top-flight matches. He also registered at least one SOT in five of the last six, and with Arsenal’s defence looking more brittle than the earlier stages of the season, we are backing the Brazilian to keep David Raya on his toes.
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.71
With Pedro in great nick and Cole Palmer getting sharper, you have to fancy Chelsea to join Arsenal on the scoresheet. The Blues have netted at least once in 12 consecutive Premier League matches, while Arsenal tallied 14 goals in the last five games across all competitions.
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