Arsenal welcome Chelsea tonight at 10pm in the English capital London derby. The match is part of the 29th round of Premier League, but was postponed due to the commitments of the “blues” in domestic tournaments. The ambitions of the two teams are very different during the season, with the Gunners not giving up on the pursuit of the title.
Mikel Arteta’s team is the leader in the provisional standings with an asset of 74 points (the same as Liverpool, but with a better goal difference). That of Mauricio Pochettino occupies the ninth position with a total of 47 points. You will be able to watch the Arsenal – Chelsea derby LIVE at Sportlive.bg.
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The first half
5′ – 1:0! Declan Rice progressed undisturbed with the ball at his feet and as he entered the box he passed to his left to Trosar. The Belgian shot hard from a small angle and scored past Petrovic.
Chelsea’s best goal situation came in the 19th minute. Badiashile headed in a cross from a corner, then Disassi got away with it from close range.
Although Arsenal were pressing their opponent hard and creating pressure in their penalty area on several occasions, in the 24th minute Jackson took a lot of ground with a ball at his feet and entered the penalty area. Tam attempted a pass, but after ricocheting off Saliba’s leg, the ball hit the side post after Raya was sent in the opposite direction and failed to play the ball.
After the 25th minute, within seconds, Petrovic distinguished himself with two more very good saves. First on a dangerous strike by Havertz from a good position, then on a shot that ricocheted off a team-mate and caught him in his tracks, but luckily for him it deflected off his head.
The match continued at high speed and in the following minutes both teams exchanged dangerous situations. Arsenal surrounded and pressed Chelsea, but the Blues displayed lightning-quick counter-attacks.
BEFORE THE DUEL
COMPOSE
Arsenal: Raya, Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Saliba, White, Rice, Partey, Yodegaard, Saka, Trosar, Havertz
Chelsea: Petrovic, Cuqureia, Badiashile, Disasi, Gilchrist, Fernandez, Caicedo, Gallagher, Mudric, Madueke, Jackson
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta should be able to rely on a full squad again on Tuesday night. Jurien Timber remains the Gunners’ only absentee due to injury. The Dutchman still has a few steps to go before he can return to competitive action. Kai Havertz and Jorginho prepare to face their former club.
Not so at Chelsea. Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that goalscorer Cole Palmer is unlikely to play against Arsenal due to illness. Left back Ben Chilwell is also unlikely to play, Malo Gusto is also out.
It was hoped Levi Colville would recover from a toe injury in time to play against Manchester City, but the defender was left out of the squad for Saturday’s game and is unlikely to feature today. The Blues are also without Romeo Lavia, Leslie Ugochukwu, Reece James, Christopher Nkunku and Wesley Fofana.
Goals in the London derby are guaranteed, and this is indicated by a curious statistic, namely that in 11 of Chelsea’s last 12 away games in the Premier League, both teams have scored.
