One of the biggest rivalries of the 21st century in England reignites, as Chelsea welcomes Arsenal at Stamford Bridge for the highlight fixture of the weekend in the Premier League.
Chelsea is winless against the Gunners since Aug. 2021 and it's been over six years since the Blues defeated its London rivals at the Bridge. Enzo Maresca will face his fellow Pep Guardiola understudy, Mikel Arteta, for the first time, hoping his team shows a much better face than it did in the 0–5 defeat the last time out against Arsenal.
Both teams come into the game level on points in the Premier League, with the Blues ahead thanks to goal difference. Arsenal ended up with a frustrating loss against Inter Milan midweek in the Champions League whilst Chelsea was merciless and put eight past Noah FC in the Conference League.
Maresca has some injury concerns with the status of Cole Palmer still uncertain following a nasty challenge from Lisandro Martínez a week ago at Old Trafford. Jadon Sancho has also been nursing fitness issues and hasn't featured for Chelsea in its last five games.
There were a lot of standout performances from Chelsea midweek, we'll see if Maresca rewards any of them by giving them a start in this massive London derby.
