Arsenal vs Chelsea: TV channel, team news & predictions | Premier League 2024/25

Arsenal appear poised to complete a stellar week with a victory over Chelsea on Sunday. Following a dominant 4-1 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur last weekend and a favorable Champions League draw, the Gunners are looking to further solidify their position at the top of the Premier League table.

Chelsea, meanwhile, face a crucial juncture in their season. Drawn against the defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last 16, securing Champions League qualification for next season is paramount. The race for those coveted spots is intensifying, with Aston Villa, Manchester United and Liverpool also firmly in contention.

Match Details

The match between Arsenal and Chelsea kicks off at March 1st at 4:30 PM GMT at the Emirates Stadium. The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League &amp. Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage beginning at 4:00 PM. BBC Radio 5 Live will also provide full match commentary.

Team News

Arsenal

Arsenal are monitoring the fitness of Ben White, who remains a doubt due to a knock sustained during the FA Cup match against Wigan. Bukayo Saka’s ankle injury, picked up against Tottenham after a challenge from Xavi Simons, appears less serious, as he was moving freely during the post-match celebrations. Kai Havertz is in contention to return against his former club after missing the last four games with a hamstring injury. Max Dowman has returned from injury, featuring in an Under-21s game on Friday, but was substituted at halftime in what appeared to be a planned move. Mikel Arteta will also consider whether to reward Eberechi Eze with another start after his two-goal performance against Tottenham.

Chelsea

Chelsea will be without Marc Cucurella, Jamie Gittens, and Estevao, all sidelined with hamstring injuries. Wesley Fofana is suspended following his red card in the 1-1 draw against Burnley. Levi Colwill remains a long-term absentee, but Romeo Lavia could be available again after playing for the Under-21s last week.

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard.

Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Gusto; Santos, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Joao Pedro.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Arsenal have won their last three home league games against Chelsea, and haven’t enjoyed a longer winning streak against their London rivals since a run of five consecutive victories between 1990 and 1994. Chelsea are currently on an eight-game winless run in the Premier League against Arsenal (D3 L5), their longest such streak since a 19-game stretch between 1995 and 2005.

Since losing 2-1 at the Emirates in December 2019, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side have lost only one of 15 games against Chelsea in all competitions (W10 D4). Arsenal have lost just one of their last 25 Premier League London derby matches (W18 D6), a 1-0 home defeat to West Ham last February.

Chelsea have dropped more points from winning positions (19) than any other Premier League team this season, second only to West Ham United (20). Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea have won both of their away Premier League matches to date, with Liverpool’s Arne Slot the last manager to win his first three away games in charge. Chelsea have lost eight of their last nine away Premier League matches against teams starting the day top of the table.

Chelsea have received a league-high six Premier League red cards this season, equaling their most in a single season.

Match Prediction

Arsenal’s recent form and head-to-head record suggest they are well-positioned to secure a victory. Having won both legs of their recent Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea, Arteta appears to have found a formula for success against Rosenior’s side. The Gunners’ strong record in London derbies and their impressive home form further bolster their chances. Arsenal are currently favored at 4/7, and backing Arsenal -1 at 6/4 could offer value.

Viktor Gyokeres represents a promising option for a goalscorer bet. He has been in excellent form, scoring eight goals in his last 12 matches, including a strike against Chelsea in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final. Backing Gyokeres to score anytime at 7/5, or to open the scoring at 9/2, could prove profitable.