Arsenal aims to extend their lead over Manchester City in the Premier League standings as they face Chelsea in a crucial London derby.
Following a setback against Aston Villa, Mikel Arteta's men bounced back with a convincing victory against Wolves,
Despite recent challenges, including their Champions League exit against Bayern Munich, Arsenal remains determined to maintain their position atop the table.
While Manchester City holds a slight advantage in the title race, Arsenal understands the importance of not faltering in the closing stages of the season.
On the other hand, Chelsea's European aspirations hinge solely on their performance in the Premier League.
Despite a dominant 6-0 victory over Everton and a commendable display in the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City, Mauricio Pochettino's side continues to struggle with consistency in front of goal.
Date, Kick-off Time, and Venue:
Arsenal vs Chelsea is set for an 8pm BST kick-off on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Emirates Stadium in London.
Team News:
Arsenal's Jurrien Timber remains sidelined with a knee injury but is nearing a return. Meanwhile, Chelsea's Cole Palmer is expected to feature despite recent injury concerns.
Christopher Nkunku's comeback is imminent, although this match may come too soon for his return.
Additionally, Robert Sanchez and Levi Colwill are nearing full fitness. However, Reece James, Lesley Ugochukwu, Wesley Fofana, and Romeo Lavia are all unavailable due to injury.
Head-to-Head History:
In their previous encounters, Arsenal holds a slight advantage with 83 wins compared to Chelsea's 66 victories, with 59 matches ending in draws.
Potential Starting XI
Petrovic
Gusto, Thiago, Chalobah and Chilwell.
Caicedo, Enzo and Gallagher
Sterling, Jackson and Palmer.
Arsenal's XI
Raya
White, Saliba, Gabriel and Zinchenko
Jorginho, Rice and Odegaard
Martinelli, Havertz and Saka.
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