Arsenal host rivals Chelsea as the Premier League leaders look to reclaim their five-point advantage at the top following Manchester City’s 1-0 win at Leeds yesterday.
Mikel Arteta’s side enjoyed a thumping 4-1 win at north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur last week and celebrated with a free midweek as the pressure of the title race intensifies.
Now, a second London derby in a row awaits as Liam Rosenior’s side return to the Emirates looking to offer more than they did in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final last month.
Chelsea held Arsenal to a battling 1-1 draw at home earlier this season and the Blues are in need of the points, too, as they compete with Liverpool and Manchester United in the top-five race.
Here’s everything you need to know
When is Arsenal v Chelsea?
Kick-off at the Emirates is 4:30pm on Sunday 1 March.
How can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, following the coverage of the earlier kick-offs.
What is the Arsenal team news?
Kai Havertz is expected to return to the Arsenal squad. It would not be a surprise for Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres to keep their places following sparkling displays in the 4-1 win at Tottenham.
Marc Cucurella is not fit to face Arsenal and Wesley Fofana is suspended following his sending off against Burnley. Estevao Willian also remains out.
Possible line-ups
Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Eze; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James, Tosin, Chalobah, Gusto; Caicedo, Santos; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto ; Pedro
What are the odds?
UK betting sites are favouring an Arsenal win, with the league leaders odds-on to take all three points.
Arsenal win - 4/7
Draw - 3/1
Chelsea win - 9/2
