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Arsenal v Chelsea
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Kick Off: Sunday 16th March at 13:30
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Competition: Premier League
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What TV Channel: Sky Sports Main Event
Chelsea travel to Arsenal in the latest edition of this fiercely contested London Derby. Both sides cruised through their respective European assignments in the Champions League and Conference League, which are likely to be their focus for the remainder of the campaign. Chelsea can close the gap to Arsenal to just three points with a victory at the Emirates, which would drag Arsenal back into the dogfight for Champions League qualification, with a host of teams ready to pounce.
Arsenal’s hunt for the title is almost certainly over. The Gunners have suffered injury setbacks and failed to take key chances, which has seen Liverpool establish a clear lead at the top of the table, a lead that looks unlikely to collapse, barring a complete breakdown from Liverpool. The initial meeting between the sides ended in a 1-1 draw, and a similar result could be on the cards here with neither team showing the required consistency to be considered favourites.
⭐ Arsenal v Chelsea Best Bet
In the absence of Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu due to injury, Enzo Maresca has experimented with a variety of options to lead the line for Chelsea. He considered deploying Nkunku as the striker but has since moved away from that suggestion.
Neto has impressed Maresca when playing up front, he first trialled this in Chelsea’s defeat against Aston Villa a few weeks ago. Chelsea ultimately lost the game, but Neto was bright throughout, managing four shots in the game, two of which found the target. Neto’s speed and mobility make him suited to running off the opposition backline, he’s been a bit limited in wide areas under Maresca because the Chelsea boss likes his wingers to be very wide, Neto is more dangerous in the inside channels.
He followed up that promising cameo against Aston Villa with a goal and an assist against Southampton. Neto has already hurt Arsenal this season, scoring the equaliser against the Gunners at Stamford Bridge – a game in which he managed three shots on goal. Neto is averaging 2.12 shots per 90 in the Premier League this season, a record we can expect to rise when he’s playing as a central striker.
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The Gunners are averaging 7.92 corners per game at the Emirates this season and are only conceding 1.85. It’s likely that Arsenal comfortably will win the corner count and control large periods of this game as the home side. Given that Arsenal are struggling to create chances from open play, set pieces could also offer an avenue to goal for the Gunners.
Chelsea’s young side can be a bit petulant and silly with their challenges. They’ve collected 76 yellow cards across their 28 Premier League games this season which is more than any other side in the division.
Chelsea were shown four yellow cards to Arsenal’s two in the initial meeting between the sides at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal have only been shown 53 yellow cards this season, only four sides have received fewer cautions than the Gunners this season.
Chelsea still carry an attacking threat despite the inconsistencies that have derailed their season. Enzo Maresca’s side are averaging 6.0 shots on target per game in the Premier League this season which is a record only bettered by Liverpool.
Chelsea drew two saves from David Raya in the initial meeting between the sides, who is averaging 2.46 saves per game across his 28 Premier League appearances this season.
👕 Arsenal v Chelsea Predicted XI
🔍 Arsenal v Chelsea Players to Watch
🔴 Ethan Nwaneri
There is definitely a lack of sharpness in the final third for Arsenal without Saka and Havertz, but when assessing options that could hurt Chelsea here, Nwaneri really stands out. The 17-year-old has provided four goal contributions across just 588 minutes of Premier League football this season – a goal contribution every 147 minutes.
This is an impressive record, considering that he hasn’t been able to string together a consistent run of appearances. He’s primed for the big stage, as evidenced by his two goals in the Champions League this season, including a goal in Arsenal’s 7-1 rout of PSV a few weeks back.
🔵 Levi Colwill
Chelsea’s backline looks a little more settled now following the return of Wesley Fofana. He is crucial to how Chelsea want to play, with Maresca previously identifying that he is the only player in the Chelsea backline that is blessed with the pace required to allow the Blues to play with a high line.
Colwill sees more of the ball than any other Chelsea player and can be really patient in attempting to bait the opposition so Chelsea can combine through the thirds. Colwill has won 17 fouls across his 26 appearances in the Premier League this season (0.65 per 90) and will be up against Mikel Merino, who has been shifted into a striker role following an injury to Kai Havertz. Merino is averaging 2.48 fouls committed per 90 in the Premier League this season and has seen a rise in his recent foul numbers since being moved up top.
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🔥 Arsenal v Chelsea Streaks
These are team selections that have landed in the last five Premier League games ↙️
Arsenal 11+ shots (12+ in 4/5)
Arsenal 1+ cards
Chelsea 8+ shots (15+ in 4/5)
Chelsea 3+ corners (4+ in 4/5)
Chelsea 1+ cards
🏟️ Arsenal v Chelsea Hit Rates
These are player selections that have landed in each of the last five Premier League games ↙️
Trossard 1+ fouls won
Timber 1+ tackles
Caicedo 1+ fouls committed
Fernandez 1+ fouls won (2+ in 4/5)
Cucurella 1+ fouls won
Fofana 1+ fouls won
Fernandez 1+ shots
Neto 1+ shots
Palmer 2+ shots (3+ in 4/5)
Colwill 1+ tackles
Cucurella 1+ tackles
🏁 Arsenal v Chelsea Ref Watch
- Referee – Chris Kavanagh
| Average Cards (Y / R) | 5.06 / 0.22 |
| Fouls Given | 21.78 |
| Penalties | 0.17 |
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