Arsenal and Chelsea meet again in what promises to be an intriguing London derby at the Emirates this afternoon.
Last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United all but ended Arsenal’s hopes of chasing down Liverpool at the top of the Premier League, but Mikel Arteta’s men will be eager to close the gap today at the Emirates.
While injuries in attack have derailed the Gunners’ title bid, light is beginning to emerge at the end of the tunnel, with Gabriel Martinelli available again and Bukayo Saka closing in on his return.
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea, meanwhile, have recovered well following a concerning wobble. Victory over Arsenal would see the Blues move four points clear of fifth-placed Manchester City after back-to-back wins over Southampton and Leicester City.
The likes of Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke remain sidelined for the visitors, while Cole Palmer failed a late fitness test to feature in north London, denying him of the chance to end his ten-match barren spell in front of goal.
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