Matchday 11 of the Premier League kicks off with a notable match before the main event on Sunday afternoon, when Chelsea and Arsenal face off in a tense London derby.
Enzo Maresca's team is holding Arsenal's place outside the Champions League top four thanks to goal difference, and it was the home side that showed their attacking prowess impressively midweek.
Latest Chelsea vs Arsenal team news
Chelsea manager Maresca made his familiar 11 changes midweek, and Cole Palmer, of course, was absent as he wasn't selected for the Conference League group stage, but the youngster is still feeling the impact of Lisandro Martinez's tackle last weekend.
Maresca hopes Palmer – who was recently called up to the England squad – will be able to return to the starting lineup this weekend, but Jadon Sancho is also uncertain due to injury and illness, while Omari Kellyman (hamstring) will be absent.
No player in the Premier League has been directly involved in more plays than Palmer with 12 involvements this season – seven goals and five assists – but Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix have both proven themselves in his place with braces in the thrashing of Noah.
Speaking of influential English midfielders that managers are worried about, Arsenal's Declan Rice – who spent seven years in Chelsea's academy – remains doubtful for this crucial match due to a leg injury, believed to be a broken toe.
Meanwhile, Arsenal's medical staff underwent a midweek change, with Martin Odegaard returning from ankle injury as a late substitute, and Arteta will not hesitate to bring him back into the starting lineup as the team struggles with creativity.
Kai Havertz, the former Chelsea player, will need to be checked after a painful head collision with Inter's Yann Bisseck on Wednesday, while Riccardo Calafiori (knee), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) and Kieran Tierney (hamstring) will be unavailable before the international break. In addition, Raheem Sterling will be unable to face his former club.
Latest predicted lineups for Chelsea vs Arsenal
Chelsea:
Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, James; Caicedo, Lavia; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Arsenal:
Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
Latest Chelsea vs Arsenal football match prediction
Facing a team formed five years after their first Champions League victory in 2012, Chelsea delivered a surprising wake-up call for the small Armenian side, FC Noah, beating them impressively 8-0 in London on Thursday night.
As one of six Conference League teams to have won all three of their opening matches, Chelsea's spectacular 8-0 victory on November 7th was no surprise, propelling them to the top of the table thanks to their superior goal difference, while they continue their pursuit of a continental trophy that their upcoming visitors have yet to claim.
From the wake-up call to Ruud van Nistelrooy, The Blues needed a bit of Ecuadorian inspiration to avoid defeat against the former Dutch striker's side at Old Trafford last weekend, where Bruno Fernandes' penalty came just four minutes before Moises Caicedo's stunning volley.
As one of three teams to have earned 18 points from a possible 30 – along with Arsenal and Aston Villa – Chelsea, currently fourth, could finish the weekend in the top three if Nottingham Forest get a better result than Newcastle United, and Maresca’s side are currently defending an eight-game unbeaten run at home across all competitions.
However, The Blues have yet to keep a clean sheet in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge this season – six consecutive games without a clean sheet since their win against West Ham United in May – while Arsenal have also struggled to find the net in early November.
Whether at St James' Park or San Siro, Arsenal's results remained unchanged; a 1-0 defeat with little attacking inspiration. After conceding a superb header from Alexander Isak against Newcastle United, they went on to lose again with a controversial penalty from Hakan Calhanoglu on Wednesday night.
One could say Arsenal's defeat to Inter Milan was like a game of tic-tac-toe; Mikel Arteta's men attempted 46 crosses at San Siro, but none were successful, resulting in their first defeat in European competition of the 2024-25 season.
Also grappling with the shock of sporting director Edu's resignation, the Halloween period proved to be a nightmare for Arteta and his players, as a run of three winless Premier League games left Arsenal fifth in the table and seven points behind leaders Liverpool.
However, not since the 1994-95 season – when most Arsenal players hadn't even been born yet – the Gunners have never lost three consecutive away games without scoring, and the London derbies are where they truly shine, having won their last six London derbies with a combined score of 22-3.
This run includes a crushing 5-0 victory over Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea in the second half of last season, although they had previously been held to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge; however, that four-goal draw gave Arteta and his men a five-game unbeaten run at Chelsea's West London home ground.
Predicting the score for Chelsea vs Arsenal
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have come up with the following predictions for the Chelsea vs Arsenal match:
- Sportsmole: Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal
- WhoScore: Chelsea 1-2 Arsenal
- Our prediction: Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal
When and where can I watch Chelsea vs Arsenal live?
To watch the Chelsea vs Arsenal match live in the English Premier League at 11:30 PM on November 10th, viewers can tune in to K+ Sport, K+PM, or other online sports channels. We wish you enjoyable football viewing moments.
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