Arsenal vs Chelsea
League leaders Arsenal host Chelsea today, Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the . Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 PM IST (4:30 PM GMT).
Sun, Mar 1
10:00 pm IST
Regular Season
Match Breakdown
- Arsenal Form: The Gunners sit at the top of the table with 61 points from 28 matches. They are coming off a dominant 4-1 North London derby win over Tottenham. Arsenal have been clinical at home, scoring 56 goals this season—the highest in the league alongside Manchester City.
- Chelsea Form: Under manager Liam Rosenior, the Blues have surged to 6th place, trailing the top four by just three points. However, they were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Burnley in their last outing.
- Head-to-Head (H2H): Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 9 league matches against Chelsea. Already this season, Arsenal defeated Chelsea over two legs in the Carabao Cup semi-finals (3-2 and 1-0). The reverse Premier League fixture in November ended in a 1-1 draw.
Team News & Statistics
- Arsenal: Mikel Merino remains a long-term absentee. Bukayo Saka is expected to start despite a knock against Spurs, while Kai Havertz and Ben White are late fitness checks.
- Chelsea: The defense is heavily depleted with Wesley Fofana suspended and Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella injured. Captain Reece James is fit and expected to start.
| Statistic | Arsenal | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| League Position | 1st (61 pts) | 6th (45 pts) |
| Goals Scored | 56 (1st in PL) | 48 (3rd in PL) |
| Goals Conceded | 21 (1st in PL) | 31 (4th in PL) |
| Top Scorer | Viktor Gyökeres (10) | João Pedro (11) |
Preview Score Prediction
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea.
While Chelsea have shown tactical flexibility under Rosenior and lead the league in Expected Goals (xG) created, their defensive injuries and Arsenal's "fortress" at the Emirates make a home win the most likely outcome.
While Chelsea have shown tactical flexibility under Rosenior and lead the league in Expected Goals (xG) created, their defensive injuries and Arsenal's "fortress" at the Emirates make a home win the most likely outcome.
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