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01 Mar 2026

16:30 (UTC+0)

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Chelsea

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Premier League leaders Arsenal look to tighten their grip on the title while a depleted Chelsea arrive seeking revenge for their recent League Cup exit. Tensions are boiling over following reports of a pre-match spat between Mikel Arteta and Liam Rosenior, ensuring a hostile atmosphere at the Emirates.

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Home Motivation

High

Sitting 1st with 61 points, the Gunners are in 'must-win' mode to protect their lead and capitalize on their formidable 10-2-1 home record this season.

Away Motivation

High

Currently 5th, Chelsea are fighting for Champions League qualification and carry significant personal motivation following recent 'disrespect' allegations during their cup loss to Arsenal.

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Key Metrics

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Metric

Away

2.19

xG Conceded Per Game

All comps (EWMA)

2.41

Arsenal's defense is significantly more robust than the league average, allowing nearly half an xG less per game than Chelsea.

50%

Clean Sheet % (League Venue)

League AT VENUE (Last 10)

40%

Arsenal shut out opponents in half of their home league games, while Chelsea struggle for consistency on the road.

1.50

Yellow Cards Per Game

All comps (EWMA)

2.55

Chelsea are much more prone to bookings, averaging 2.55 per game compared to Arsenal's more disciplined approach.

2.46

Points Per Game (Season Venue)

Season Record AT VENUE

1.69

Arsenal's dominance at the Emirates is clear, nearly doubling Chelsea's away efficiency this season.

57%

Possession %

All comps (EWMA)

61%

Chelsea tend to control more of the ball, which may leave them vulnerable to Arsenal's quick transitions through Eze.

Form & Streaks

Arsenal have won 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches at home.

Chelsea have seen both teams score (BTTS) in 9 of their last 10 Premier League matches.

Arsenal have won 7 of their last 10 across all competitions, including a victory over Chelsea on February 3rd.

Tactical Overview

While Arsenal sit comfortably at the top of the table, their 1.9 PPG in the last 10 league matches suggests a slight dip compared to their dominant 2.5 PPG across the last 10 at home. They secured a 1-0 win over Chelsea just three weeks ago, but the tactical landscape has shifted with Martin Ødegaard ruled out. Viktor Gyökeres and Eberechi Eze have shouldered the creative burden, leading an attack that has produced 2.45 goals per game recently. Chelsea are missing key defensive pillars in Levi Colwill and the suspended W. Fofana, which is a massive concern against an Arsenal side that creates 2.19 xG per match. Despite their defensive woes, the Blues remain dangerous transitonally, with Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernández fueling a side that has seen both teams score in 90% of their last 10 Premier League outings. Liam Rosenior will likely rely on Moisés Caicedo to disrupt the Declan Rice-led midfield, but the statistical edge lies with the hosts' superior 0.74 xG conceded per game.

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Based on reports

Key Players

For Arsenal, Viktor Gyökeres has been in excellent scoring form recently, with a brace in their last game, and will be crucial in leading the attack. Eberechi Eze is another vital attacking presence, demonstrating strong form and scoring twice in the recent North London derby. Declan Rice is a key figure in midfield, providing a strong presence and linking play.

Absences

Mikel Merino

broken foot, out for the rest of the season

OUT

Martin Ødegaard

absent from squad

OUT

Ben White

niggle, will be assessed

DOUBT

Max Dowman

ankle injury, playing with U21s for minutes

DOUBT

Kai Havertz

muscle injury, expected to train

DOUBT

Bukayo Saka

ankle problem, expected to be fit

DOUBT

Home

Key Players

For Arsenal, Viktor Gyökeres has been in excellent scoring form recently, with a brace in their last game, and will be crucial in leading the attack. Eberechi Eze is another vital attacking presence, demonstrating strong form and scoring twice in the recent North London derby. Declan Rice is a key figure in midfield, providing a strong presence and linking play.

Absences

Mikel Merino

broken foot, out for the rest of the season

OUT

Martin Ødegaard

absent from squad

OUT

Ben White

niggle, will be assessed

DOUBT

Max Dowman

ankle injury, playing with U21s for minutes

DOUBT

Kai Havertz

muscle injury, expected to train

DOUBT

Bukayo Saka

ankle problem, expected to be fit

DOUBT

Away

Key Players

For Chelsea, Cole Palmer is a central figure in their attack, offering menace from the right and drifting inside. Enzo Fernández is expected to conduct play from a more advanced midfield role, threading passes. Moisés Caicedo will be important in defensive midfield, providing crucial graft against Arsenal's press.

Absences

Estevao

injury

OUT

Marc Cucurella

hamstring injury

OUT

Jamie Gittens

hamstring injury

OUT

Levi Colwill

cruciate ligament injury

OUT

Mykhailo Mudryk

long-term absentee

OUT

F. Jörgensen

knock injury, faces late test

DOUBT

W. Fofana

red card

BAN

Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

Referee Profile

Darren England, England

16 matches officiated · 2025/26

average

Cards/G

4.0

avg 3.9

Fouls/G

21.9

avg 21.5

Pen Rate

0.19

Normal

Darren England averages 4.0 cards per game in the Premier League this season, which is 2.0% above the league average. Given he has issued six yellow cards in a single match four times this year, he is likely to be busy in what is expected to be a high-tension derby fueled by recent manager friction.

Key Note

Darren England has given six yellow cards in a single game on four occasions in the Premier League this season.

Weather & Pitch

Good Conditions

13C, drizzle (0.0mm), breezy 20km/h

Temperature

13.4°C

Rain Chance

69%

Wind

20.5 km/h

Humidity

72%

The breezy 20km/h winds and light drizzle are below the threshold for major disruption in a top-tier stadium like the Emirates. While the humidity is high at 72%, these conditions will not significantly hinder ball control or favor the under, allowing both technical sides to play their usual styles.

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