Arsenal vs Chelsea: It’s the clash of the Londoners as Arsenal welcome Chelsea to the Emirates for their Premier League clash on Sunday.
Match Details:
Teams: Arsenal vs Chelsea
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Date: Sunday 22nd August, 2021
Time: 09:00 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/sports/football/list/premier-league-202122/t-7302
It’s derby day! Let’s go. 👊#ARSCHE pic.twitter.com/kjkaTVzo9Z
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 22, 2021
Preview
Arsenal will look to get their first win of the season as they face the European champions, Chelsea at home in the Premier League.
The Gunners were off to the worst start possible as they were beaten 2-0 by newly promoted, Brentford in their opening clash last week.
Canos and Nørgaard scored the crucial goals in either half as the Bees made quick work of the Gunners given their performance.
Preparations? Complete ✅
Ready for #ARSCHE 💪 pic.twitter.com/q1y2EaThhd
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 21, 2021
Arsenal were poor during the clash and did not pose much of a threat to the Bees and eventually succumbed.
On the other hand, Chelsea flew off the blocks and registered a 3-0 win over Palace at home.
Goals from Alonso, Pulisic and Chalobah ensured an easy start to the season.
But Tuchel will ensure his side don’t get too complacent especially against Arsenal, since they lost to them twice last season.
Back at the Bridge! 🔵 pic.twitter.com/GP4XkNy63V
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 18, 2021
We see the new signing, Lukaku making his debut for the Blues in this clash and he will hope to put on a show and continue his goal-scoring form.
Both sides met in a pre-season friendly earlier this month where Chelsea won 2-1 at the Emirates with Havertz and Abraham scoring the crucial goals.
Xhaka pulled one back for the Gunners but it did not prove too important a goal conceded.
Form Guide
Arsenal: LDLLL
Chelsea: WWDWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Brentford 2-0 Arsenal
Chelsea 3-0 Crystal Palace
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Arsenal vs Chelsea in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Hotstar VIP, JioTV App, while the broadcast is available on Star Sports Select 2/HD, Star Sports 3.
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Team News
Partey, Nketiah and Gabriel are confirmed absentees for the home side due to injuries.
Lacazette and Runarsson are dobts after they contracted Covid-19.
For the Blues, Ziyech is ruled out due to shoulder injury sustained against Villarreal.
Pulisic and Loftus Cheek contracted Covid and hence are major doubts as well.
Arsenal possible 11:
Leno, White, Mari, Tierney, Bellerin, Lokonga, Xhaka, Saka, Pépé, Smith-Rowe and Martinelli
Chelsea possible 11:
Mendy, Rüdiger, Christensen, Chalobah, Alonso, Jorginho, Kanté, Azpilicueta, Werner, Mount and Lukaku
Prediction: Arsenal 1-3 Chelsea
Arsenal have been in woeful form and do not come into this one as favourites.
We expect the Blues to dispatch Arsenal away in this clash due to their better form and cohesive style of play.
Lukaku will be a threat to the Gunners backline and we see him getting on the scoresheet as well.
Players to watch out for: Xhaka, Smith-Rowe, Lukaku, Jorginho.
