Arsenal is poised to solidify their position ahead of Manchester City in the Premier League standings as they gear up to face Chelsea in a pivotal London derby.
Following a setback against Aston Villa, Mikel Arteta’s squad bounced back with a commanding win over Wolves, showcasing their resilience amid recent challenges, including their Champions League exit against Bayern Munich.
Despite trailing slightly in the title race to Manchester City, Arsenal remains resolute in their determination to maintain their lead atop the table as the season approaches its climax.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s aspirations in Europe solely rely on their performance in the Premier League. Despite an impressive 6-0 victory over Everton and a commendable showing in the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City, Mauricio Pochettino’s side grapples with consistency in front of goal, posing a challenge as they prepare to face Arsenal.
Team News
Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber continues to recover from a knee injury and is edging closer to a return. However, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer is likely to play despite recent injury worries.
Christopher Nkunku is nearing his comeback, but this match may come too soon for his return to action.
On the fitness front, Robert Sanchez and Levi Colwill are nearing full recovery. Unfortunately, Reece James, Lesley Ugochukwu, Wesley Fofana, and Romeo Lavia are all sidelined due to injury.
Date, Kick-off Time, and Venue:
The match between Arsenal and Chelsea is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Emirates Stadium in London.
Head-to-Head History:
In their past meetings, Arsenal has a slight edge with 83 victories compared to Chelsea’s 66 wins, while 59 matches have ended in draws.
Chelsea Possible Line-up
Goalkeeper: Petrovic
Defenders: Gusto, Thiago, Chalobah and Chilwell.
Midfielders: Caicedo, Enzo and Gallagher
Forwards: Sterling, Jackson and Palmer.
Arsenal Possible Line-up
Goalkeeper: Raya
Defenders: White, Saliba, Gabriel and Zinchenko
Midfielders: Jorginho, Rice and Odegaard
Forwards: Martinelli, Havertz and Saka.
