{"id":12346,"date":"2025-03-16T11:24:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T12:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preforeclosurefortunes.com\/?p=12346"},"modified":"2025-03-16T16:10:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T16:10:22","slug":"why-cole-palmer-missed-chelseas-premier-league-clash-against-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preforeclosurefortunes.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/16\/why-cole-palmer-missed-chelseas-premier-league-clash-against-arsenal\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Cole Palmer missed Chelsea\u2019s Premier League clash against Arsenal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chelsea were without Cole Palmer against Arsenal (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Chelsea<\/a> were without England star Cole Palmer<\/a> for their Premier League<\/a> clash against Arsenal<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Palmer has endured a frustrating period<\/a> following another impressive start to the season, failing to score in his last ten appearances in all competitions.<\/p>\n

During that run Palmer missed his first-ever penalty<\/a> against Leicester City<\/a>, with Enzo Maresca revealing after the match that he asked to play despite struggling with illness in the days before<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Given Palmer’s bout of illness, he was expected to miss the Europa Conference League last-16 tie against Copenhagen on Thursday night<\/a> but came on as a half-time substitute in the 1-0 win.<\/p>\n

Chelsea expected to see Palmer at the Emirates Stadium against Arsenal on Sunday<\/a> following his cameo against Copenhagen but the 22-year-old was left out of their matchday squad.<\/p>\n

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It was reported a few hours the game that Palmer could miss the London derby due to fatigue and a tight hamstring and Maresca gave an update on the player in his pre-match interview.<\/p>\n

Asked to explain Palmer’s absence, Maresca said: ‘[It is an] injury, we hope to have him back after international break.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea’s dressing room at the Emirates Stadium (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

‘Last week as we know he has some problems. Yesterday he has a very small problem and we think he will be back after the international break.<\/p>\n

‘He had an injury yesterday during the session. It was a very light session so we don\u2019t think it\u2019s a big problem. We have to see but we think he will be back after the international break.’<\/p>\n

Palmer was named in Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad last week<\/a> but now looks set to be withdrawn from international duty, though there has been no confirmation from the FA.<\/p>\n

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Arsenal XI:<\/strong> Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Trossard, Martinelli, Merino<\/p>\n

Subs: <\/strong>Neto, Tierney, White, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Calafiori, Butler-Oyedeji, Nwaneri<\/p>\n

Chelsea XI: <\/strong>Sanchez, James, Fofana, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Nkunku, Sancho, Neto<\/p>\n

Subs: <\/strong>Jorgensen, Bettinelli, Adarabioyo, Dewsbury-Hall, Chalobah, Gusto, George, Acheampong, Lavia<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Chelsea travel to north London hoping to boost their Champions League hopes after top-four rivals Manchester City dropped points at home to Brighton earlier in the weekend.<\/p>\n

Maresca’s side briefly threatened to mount a title challenge earlier in the season but their aspirations have now turned to Champions League<\/a> qualification following a poor run since Christmas.<\/p>\n

Chelsea made six changes for their trip to Arsenal, fielding a front-three of Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho.<\/p>\n

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The Arsenal squad arrive to face Chelsea (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Arsenal, meanwhile, will aim to record their first league win in four games, having seen their title hopes all but ended in recent weeks.<\/p>\n

Midfielder Mikel Merino continues as a striker for the Gunners and Myles Lews-Skelly and Gabriel Martinelli both return to Arsenal’s starting line-up.<\/p>\n

Mikel Arteta is without Raheem Sterling – who is not permitted to face his parent club Chelsea<\/a> – and a host of injured players, including ex-Blues forward Kai Havertz.<\/p>\n

Revealing his prediction for the London derby, ex-Premier League striker Chris Sutton told BBC Sport<\/a>: ‘There won’t be many goals in this game – one goal might be enough to win it, and I am going with Arsenal to get it.<\/p>\n

‘Declan Rice was very lively in his new attacking role against Manchester United and I can see him scoring again here.<\/p>\n

‘Chelsea have flattered to deceive in recent weeks. They have won their past two league games, but they were against Southampton and Leicester. This is a much bigger test.’<\/p>\n

The Gunners are unbeaten in each of their last six Premier League games versus Chelsea, winning four and drawing two of their most recent clashes.<\/p>\n

Neto earned Chelsea a 1-1 draw when the two teams last met in November with a 70th-minute equaliserafter Martinelli broke the deadlock on the hour mark.<\/p>\n

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