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Chelsea v Arsenal
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Date: Saturday 21st October
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Competition: Premier League
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Kick off: 17:30
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Watch Live: Sky Sports Main Event
Get ready for an exciting Saturday afternoon showdown as Chelsea square off against Arsenal. Both teams are in fine form, a welcome change for Chelsea fans who endured a pitiful start to the season. Arsenal face a climbing challenge as Mauricio Pochettino’s star-studded lineup appears to have found its groove.
After suffering disappointing losses at home to Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa, Chelsea’s recent resurgence speaks of hope. They secured hard-fought victories against Fulham and Burnley, bagging six goals in the process – an impressive feat considering it accounts for half their total league goals this season.
Arsenal made a resounding statement with a historic victory over treble-winners Manchester City, a long-awaited triumph for Mikel Arteta and a seven-year curse lifted for the Gunners.
Currently occupying the second place in the table, separated only by goal difference, Arsenal pose a significant threat, excelling in both offence (averaging 2.00 goals per game) and defence (conceding only 0.75 goals per game).
With the joint-best defensive record in the league, the Blues have their work cut out for them in this home fixture.
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The Blues showing signs of positive form at last
Chelsea’s recent three-match winning streak showcases a notable improvement not only in their quality of football, but also in their overall attitude and team cohesion. The midfield trio of Enzo Fernandes, Moises Caicedo, and Conor Gallagher struggled to show convincing collective performances initially but have now found their rhythm.
Valid concerns arose over Chelsea’s attack, having scored only five goals in six league games and ranking second in missed big chances (17). However, a hint of improved clinical finishing is beginning to surface.
Raheem Sterling has been a standout performer, notably scoring in their 4-1 victory against Burnley a few weeks back. Summer signing Cole Palmer is making a compelling case for his spot in the starting lineup, boasting the highest goal involvement in the squad with an impressive 0.95 goals or assists per 90 minutes.
Nonetheless, a formidable challenge awaits in the form of Arsenal on Saturday, and Chelsea will need their entire squad in peak form to make an impact.
Chelsea team news
The Blues have no shortage of long-term absentees, with Wesley Fofana, Christopher Nkuku and Romeo Lavia all out. Ben Chillwell is also joining the sidelines with a hamstring injury and increasing doubts over Axel Diasasi facing a thigh injury – an impressive 5-aside team of injuries.
Some positive news with Malo Gusto and Reece James both available, back from suspension and injury respectively. Benoit Badiashile, Carney Chukwuemeka and Trevoh Chalobah are all in training and could make returns in this clash, even if it be from the bench. A fully fit midfield provides relief against a talented opponent this week.
Concerns arise in the striker department: Armando Broja, having recently returned from a season-long absence, withdrew from Albania’s squad during the international break, and Nicolas Jackson underwent wrist surgery.
The latter doesn’t portray any major concern and Jackson is likely to start on Saturday, hoping to outperform Erling Haaland, who had a career-low xG of 0.00 before the international break against Arsenal.
Arsenal: The Masters on the Road
Arsenal have been superb on the road this season and have truly established themselves as the kings away from home. The Gunners have won all three away fixtures this year, scoring six goals and are yet to concede, collecting three of their four clean sheets.
The Gunners superb away record partnered with three consecutive wins at Stamford Bridge does make it seem like history is swaying towards another 3 points here. Arsenal are unbeaten in 4 games at Stamford Bridge and Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping to secure Chelsea’s first win against Arsenal since December of 2019.
This fixture could see the debut of Arsenal’s strongest lineup this season, with all attacking and midfield options rumoured to be available, the fans will be excited to see who makes the team sheet on Saturday night.
Arsenal team news
The Gunners have two slight concerns going into this weekend in the form of star boy Bukayo Saka, who withdrew from the England squad with a persisting hamstring issue, and William Saliba, whose fascinating ‘chronic’ toe problem also resulted in a withdrawal from international duty.
Both injuries are unclear on how serious they are but there is hope that both will be fit to start. Mikel Arteta should provide an update in his press conference later this week.
In better news, Gabriel Martinelli and Thomas Partey are back to full fitness. The Brazilian snatched a 86th minute match-winner against Manchester City after a very promising bench cameo performance and he’ll be sure to give the Chelsea defence some headaches.
Thomas Partey has been missed from this Arsenal side, despite their unbeaten form, and will bring that composure and physical strength to the midfield. Perhaps finally the long-awaited debut of a Partey, Odegaard and Rice midfield that Arsenal fans have been crying out for.
Chelsea v Arsenal Cheat Sheet
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🎯 Martin Odegaard to have 1+ shots on target
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Odds: 1.83
1.83 is a strong price for Arsenal’s skipper Martin Odegaard who has registered 19 shots with 8 on target this season, topping the rest of his teammates in both categories.
These average out to 2.41 shots and 1.01 shots on target per 90 minutes, often coming from long distance efforts with impressive accuracy.
With Arsenal likely to adopt their possession mastery roles once again, finding spaces in and around the penalty area for the Norwegian, this selection could provide huge value here.
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🚩 Over 3.5 Arsenal corners
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Odds: 1.53
Arsenal still remain at the top of the corners taken table, a position they’ve held since the first week of the season. Having taken 69 corners over 8 games, 9 more than closest rivals Manchester United, it seems the Gunners’ love for corners just keeps on coming.
The Gunners have seen this market land in ALL of their fixtures this season and are yet to lose a corner match bet, another angle we considered in this fixture. Arsenal away fixtures also tend to have seen more corners than their home fixtures, averaging 11 corners on the road.
Considering that 75% of Arsenal’s matches have featured over 10 corners, it’s unlikely that this trend will suddenly disappear in this fixture, especially given their recent strong performances at Stamford Bridge.
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🛑 Conor Gallagher to commit 2+ fouls
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Odds: 1.73
Conor Gallagher has become a mainstay in Mauricio Pochettino’s team and is a key figure in those midfield battles. A subtle fouler, having only received a single yellow card this season, but with the Gunners being their most difficult test so far, this could test the Englishman.
Gallagher is sitting on 16 total fouls this season, averaging 2.00 per game. He is the highest fouler in this Chelsea side, and the closest player to him, Levi Colwill, has only half that number.
Coming into this tough midfield battle against duo Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, as well as covering ground on the wings, there is huge potential for 2 fouls here.
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🟨 Over 1.5 Chelsea cards
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Odds: 1.22
Chelsea currently have the 2nd worst disciplinary record in the league, totalling 26 yellow cards, split amongst 14 different offenders.
Averaging 3.25 yellow cards per 90 minutes, this London derby is likely to bring out some hot headedness from the Blues. The likes of Enzo Fernandez (3), Nicolas Jackson (5) and Raheem Sterling (2) are all regular yellow card offenders and each will face a tough physical and mental challenge against the Gunners.
Recent encounters in the Premier League between these teams also endorse this selection, as the game card count for their last six meetings has been as follows: 2, 7, 4, 3, 1, 3.
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🎯 Martin Odegaard to have 1+ shots on target
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Odds: 1.83
Martin Odegaard ranks 12th in terms of the number of shots on goal, demonstrating his consistent determination to take shots throughout this season.
He has notched three goals so far, and, on certain occasions, he’s been tasked with taking penalties. This year, Odegaard has assumed a slightly deeper role compared to the previous season.
This positioning allows him to play a more significant transitional role as Arsenal move from defence to attack, often affording him the chance to regain possession near the edge of the penalty area and dictate the flow of the game.
On several occasions, he has taken shots, including a spectacular finish against Manchester United in a similar situation. We anticipate him repeating this on Saturday.
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🚩 Over 4.5 Arsenal corners
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Odds: 1.53
The home side also sees plenty of corners during their home fixtures, with an average of 10.25 corners, often fairly shared between both sides.
Arsenal have had no worries picking up corners away from home this year. This selection has comfortably landed in all three of their away fixtures against Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Everton, all of whom concede a similar average of corners per game as Chelsea.
Arsenal have recorded at least 6 corners in all their away fixtures this season, and with the return of Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka on the wings, the electric duo is back to wreak more chaos.
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🟨 Conor Gallagher to be booked
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Odds: 1.73
Conor Gallagher, the Premier League’s fifth-highest fouler this season, has surprisingly received just one yellow card, and known for his subtle fouls.
However, last season, he picked up 13 yellows and a red at Chelsea. He was even booked in England’s recent low-intensity friendly against Australia. Arsenal’s strong disciplinary record may frustrate Gallagher into committing more fouls on Saturday.
The match will be overseen by Chris Kavanagh, who has issued 12 yellow cards in five games this season, showing a low tolerance for little nibbles on and off the ball misdemeanours – Gallaghers speciality.
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⚽ Over 1.5 goals
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Odds: 2.10
Neither of these teams have been in crazy scoring form this season, but over the years, this fixture has delivered some spectacles, compact with action and goals.
This selection has landed in 8 of their last 10 head to head battles, dating back to January of 2018. A short price does speak for itself but it does offer a tasty odds booster to this Level 2 bet builder.
Chelsea have lost their last two league games at Stamford Bridge; only in November 1993 have they ever lost three consecutive Premier League home games, with the third match in that run coming against Arsenal in a 2-0 defeat. We expect a true fight from the boys in blue whilst the reds try to maintain their flawless away form.
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