Overview
- A win would move Arsenal nine points clear of Chelsea, whereas a home victory would trim the gap to three.
- Both sides enter in strong form after midweek Champions League wins, with Chelsea beating Barcelona 3-0 and Arsenal defeating Bayern Munich 3-1.
- Chelsea have won five of their last six Premier League matches, reinforcing their surge under Enzo Maresca.
- Enzo Maresca confirmed Cole Palmer is fit to return, while Arsenal have Leandro Trossard as a doubt and centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes unavailable.
- Pre-match betting makes Arsenal slight favourites at around 6/5, with Chelsea priced near 23-10 and the draw about 11-5 at time of publishing.