Bold claim: Arsenal are set to cap a perfect week with a stylish win over Chelsea, if everything falls into place. But here’s where it gets controversial: can they keep piling momentum after a tense draw that risked undoing their recent surge? In this piece, we’ll provide a clear, beginner-friendly rewrite that preserves all key facts and context while expanding explanations and examples where useful.
Arsenal vs Chelsea predictions: Gyokeres to strike again in comfortable Arsenal win
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If the logic of good things coming in threes holds true, Arsenal could finish the week in spectacular fashion by beating Chelsea on Sunday. They followed up last weekend’s emphatic 4-1 victory over local rivals Tottenham by widening their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points. On top of that success, they received a very favorable Champions League draw, which has fans dreaming of a deep run in Europe.
Arsenal appear to have a clear path toward the Champions League semifinals, and their odds to win Europe’s premier club competition have shortened to 7/2 for the first time in some time. A win against Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday would complete a hat-trick of highs after the heartbreak of squandering a 2-0 lead at Wolves earlier in the season.
Chelsea, meanwhile, faced a tough assignment in the Champions League, being drawn against holders Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16. Their focus now shifts to securing a place back in the tournament next season. The battle for top-four spots is intensifying, with Chelsea in a tight fight alongside Aston Villa, Manchester United, and Liverpool.
How to watch Arsenal v Chelsea
Kick-off is at 16:30 GMT on Sunday, March 1, at the Emirates Stadium. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting at 16:00. BBC Radio 5 Live will provide full match commentary.
Arsenal team news
- Ben White remains a doubt in defense after picking up a knock against Wigan in the FA Cup and missing the north London derby. - Bukayo Saka had to be substituted against Tottenham when Xavi Simons fell awkwardly on his ankle, but he appeared to be moving freely in the celebrations after the game, suggesting the issue isn’t serious. - Kai Havertz has missed the last four Arsenal games with a hamstring injury but could be in contention to return against his former club. - Max Dowman returned from injury in an Under-21s game on Friday but was withdrawn at half-time in what looked like a planned substitution. - Mikel Merino remains out, and Arteta will need to decide whether to reward Eberechi Eze with another start after his brace against Tottenham.
Arsenal expected line-up
(4-3-3) Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapié; Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard; Saka, Gyökeres, Trossard.
Chelsea team news
The Blues will be without Marc Cucurella, Jamie Gittens, and Estevao due to hamstring injuries. In defense, Wesley Fofana is suspended following a red card in the 1-1 draw with Burnley. Levi Colwill remains on the long-term injury list, but Romeo Lavia could be fit again after featuring for the Under-21s last week.
Chelsea expected line-up
(4-2-3-1) Sánchez; James, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Gusto; Santos, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernández, Neto; João Pedro.
Arsenal v Chelsea stats
- Arsenal have won their last three home league games against Chelsea; they haven’t won four in a row at home since 1990–1994 (five in a row). - Chelsea are winless in their last eight Premier League games against Arsenal (D3 L5), their longest such run since a 19-match stretch between 1995 and 2005. - In Mikel Arteta’s second game in charge (December 2019), Arsenal lost 2-1 at the Emirates to Chelsea. Since then, Arsenal have lost just one of 15 games against the Blues in all competitions (W10 D4). - Arsenal have lost just one of their last 25 Premier League London derby matches (W18 D6), a 1-0 home defeat to West Ham last February. - Only West Ham United (20) have dropped more points from winning positions in the 2025-26 Premier League than Chelsea (19). - Chelsea have won both away Premier League matches under Liam Rosenior so far. Liverpool’s Arne Slot was the last manager to win his first three away Premier League games in charge. - Chelsea have lost eight of their last nine away Premier League matches against teams sitting top of the table. - Chelsea have received six Premier League red cards this season, the most for any club and tied for their highest total in a single season.
Arsenal v Chelsea predictions
Arsenal recently defeated Chelsea both home and away in the Carabao Cup semifinal, suggesting Arteta could outthink Rosenior again. Arsenal hold strong London derby credentials, winning 10 of 13 home league games this season and seven of eight cup ties.
They’re modest favorites at 4/7, but backing Arsenal with a -1 handicap at 6/4 could be a smart way to lean into their superiority.
For a goalscorer bet, Viktor Gyökeres stands out. Since starting with a goal against Chelsea in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, he has found the net eight times in his last 12 matches. Consider betting on Gyökeres to score anytime at 7/5, or to open the scoring at 9/2, as both options carry appealing value given his current form.
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