Premier League, Round 3ArsenalARS 6/09/2026 16:30 ChelseaCHE Venue Emirates Stadium Referee C. KavanaghTable of ContentsArsenal v Chelsea Premier League previewArsenal v Chelsea Premier League team newsArsenal v Chelsea predicted line upsArsenal v Chelsea stats, Premier League formWhere to watch Arsenal v Chelsea: TV channel, live online streamsArsenal v Chelsea Premier League predictionArsenal v Chelsea Premier League previewThe champions take on the entertainers as two London sides with 100% Premier League records so far come up against each other at the Emirates. Its been so far, so good for the Gunners with two clean sheets from their wins against Coventry and Aston Villa while Chelsea have already shipped five in two thrilling wins against Fulham and Brighton.Can Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers find a way to breach the Arsenal backline?Arsenal have lost just one of their last 29 Premier League London derbies (W22 D6) and are unbeaten in their last 16.The allowed Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus to leave late in the transfer window but manager Mikel Arteta is happy with his squad.He said: Ilove the players that we have, that is for sure. It is what it is, this is what we have and we already have some very, very good players.Lets trust them and lets make sure we are right behind them, and I will do everything we can to help the incredible talent that we have.Arsenal v Chelsea Premier League team newsArsenal saw defender Cristhian Mosquera and Declan Rice both limp off against Aston Villa last weekend. That could mean that Ezri Konsa comes in for his first start, while Rice is expected to be available.Defender Jurrien Timber missed the World Cup but is back in training and could be available.Chelsea could be light on midfield options with Moises Caicedo struggling with a muscle injury and Enzo Fernandez allowed to join Manchester City late on deadline day.Malo Gusto could be asked to fill in once again.Arsenal v Chelsea predicted line upsArsenal starting XI: Raya; White, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Lewis-Skelly, Rice; Saka, Odegaard, Tzolis; HavertzChelsea starting XI: Martinez; Lacroix, Colwill, Fofana; James, Gusto, Lavia, Hato; Rogers, Palmer; PedroArsenal v Chelsea stats, Premier League formArsenal are unbeaten in their last nine Premier League matches against Chelsea (W6 D3), which is their best such run since a sequence of 19 between 1995 and 2005They have lost one of their last 29 Premier League London derbies (W22 D6) and are unbeaten in their last 16 (W12 D4)The Gunners were the last side to have a longer unbeaten such run, between August 2022 and November 2023 (17 games)Only once in the last 21 seasons have Arsenal started their campaign with three wins, in 2022/23Bukayo Saka could score in more than two consecutive league matches for the first since January and February 2024 (5 in a row), with Alexandre Lacazette the last Arsenal player to score in their first three games in a season (2020/21)Chelsea have lost their last four away Premier League games against Arsenal by an aggregate score of 11-2, last winning with a 2-0 victory in August 2021They last won their opening four games of a season in all competitions in 2016/17 under Antonio ConteThe last Chelsea manager to win their opening three Premier League games was Maurizio Sarri in 2018/19With 12 goals (F7 A5), Chelseas first two matches of a Premier League season have contained the most featuring the same side apart from Arsenal in 2004/05 (13) and Leeds United in 2020/21 (14)The last side to have their three first games of a top-flight season all contain at least five goals was Arsenal in 1988/89 Recent Results : Arsenal Premier League Aston Villa AST L 0 1 2026-08-31 Arsenal ARS Premier League Arsenal ARS W 3 0 2026-08-21 Coventry COV Premier League Crystal Palace CRY L 1 2 2026-05-24 Arsenal ARS Premier League Arsenal ARS W 1 0 2026-05-18 Burnley BUR Premier League West Ham WES L 0 1 2026-05-10 Arsenal ARS Recent Results : Chelsea Premier League Chelsea CHE W 4 3 2026-08-30 Brighton BRI Premier League Fulham FUL L 2 3 2026-08-24 Chelsea CHE Premier League Sunderland SUN W 2 1 2026-05-24 Chelsea CHE Premier League Chelsea CHE W 2 1 2026-05-19 Tottenham TOT Premier League Liverpool LIV D 1 1 2026-05-09 Chelsea CHE Where to watch Arsenal v Chelsea: TV channel, live online streamsKick-off on Sunday is at 16:30 BST (11:30 ET / 08:30 PT), with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra.Via Now TV, Sky Sports costs �14.99 for a day membership, �27.99 a month for a 12-month membership or �34.99 a month with no contract.Heres the full list of Premier League international broadcasters.Arsenal v Chelsea Premier League predictionChelseas atacking strength should see them finally breach the Arsenal defence but Emiliano Martinez will not shut out the Gunners either. A thriller of a draw is on the cards. Match PredictionArsenal 2 2 Chelsea Topics Alejandro Garnacho Arsenal F.C. Ben White Benoit Badiashile Bruno Guimaraes Bukayo Saka Chelsea F.C. Christos Tzolis Cole Palmer Cristhian Mosquera Danny Welbeck Dario Essugo Dastan Satpayev David Raya Declan Rice Eberechi Eze Emiliano Martinez ezri konsa Gabriel Magalh�es Geovany Quenda Illan Meslier Jamie Gittens Joao Pedro Jordan Henderson Josh Acheampong Kai Havertz Kepa Arrizabalaga Levi Colwill Malo Gusto Marc Guiu Marco Palestra Martin Odegaard Martin Zubimendi Max Dowman Maxence Lacroix Mike Penders Mikel Arteta Mikel Merino Moises Caicedo Morgan Rogers Noni Madueke Pedro Neto Pep Chavarria piero hincapie Premier League Reece James Riccardo Calafiori Robert Sanchez Romeo Lavia Tosin Adarabioyo Valentin Barco Viktor Gyokeres Wesley Fofana William Saliba Willian Estevao Xabi Alonso Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read LIVE Ipswich v Liverpool: Commentary, updates, goals and stats Jon Fisher 4th September, 2026 Carrick says Dorgu is like a new signing as Man United boss expresses delight with transfer window Nicholas McGee 4th September, 2026 Everton v Man United: Preview, expected line-ups, stats, TV channel, live online stream and prediction Nicholas McGee 4th September, 2026 Ipswich v Liverpool: Preview, predicted line-ups, stats and where to watch Ben Miller 4th September, 2026 Man City v Coventry: Preview, predicted line-ups, stats and where to watch Ben Miller 4th September, 2026 Maresca hails Fernandezs winning mentality with record signing ready for Man City debut Nicholas McGee 4th September, 2026
