Arsenal FC have only one win in their last four, across all competitions, and that was versus a Championship level side in Preston North End. Mikel Arteta really needs to do something to try and right the ship. Maybe the November international break is exactly what they need?
Let’s see who Arteta might pick for this rivalry clash against the Blues.
Chelsea vs Arsenal FC FYIs
Kickoff Time: 4.30 p.m. BST, 11.30 a.m. EST, Sunday, November 10, Stamford Bridge, UK, London
Team News: Chelsea Arsenal FC
Starting XI Predictions: Chelsea Arsenal FC
Google Result Probability: Chelsea 34% Draw 27% Arsenal FC 39%
Premier League Standings: Chelsea 4th 18 pts Arsenal FC 5th 18 pts
No, we don’t think Declan Rice will ultimately end up being passed fit to feature in this one. And we’re predicting he sits out international duty with England this month as well. Another potential storyline, Raheem Sterling seems to be a benchwarmer at Arsenal, but will find some tick here?
Will he come off the bench to face his former team?
Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction at Chelsea FC
David Raya; Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber; Thomas Partey, Mikel Merino; Saka, Havertz, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli.
Prediction: Chelsea 2, Arsenal 1
The North Londoners are reeling right now, meanwhile Chelsea is surging.
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