Chelsea and Arsenal will go head-to-head in a huge Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon with both sides looking to close the gap on the top of the table. The Blues claimed a sensational 8-0 win in the Europa Conference League in midweek to bounce back from their 1-1 draw with Manchester United last time out domestically, while the Gunners suffered a second consecutive defeat against Inter Milan in midweek in the Champions League to follow on from their 1-0 loss to Newcastle in the Premier League. Both sides know a win can do a lot for their chances of climbing the table heading into the international break, and this is how GIVEMESPORT expect both sides to line up.
Chelsea Team News Maresca had the luxury of making 11 changes to his starting lineup for the European clash with Noah in midweek, but Cole Palmer is a doubt for the game after not training all week. The attacking midfielder got a kick at the end of the clash with Man Utd, but there is hope he can recover in time to play. Jadon Sancho has been ill, and is likely to miss out once again.
Chelsea Injuries and Suspensions Player Injury Potential Return Date Cole Palmer Leg 10/11/2024 Jadon Sancho Illness 10/11/2024 Maresca Drops Team News Update Speaking in his pre-game press conference, Maresca shared the latest news on his squad's fitness. "Cole is getting better, but because he can walk and have dinner doesn’t mean he is completely fit. "He is getting better and we still have two days to prepa.
