Premier League: Arsenal vs Chelsea preview and live stream

Preview

Arsenal will return to Premier League action on Tuesday night with the knowledge that they have relinquished their position as league leaders. They are scheduled to face off against a struggling Chelsea team at the Emirates Stadium, with the game set to kick off at 7pm (GMT).

Arsenal’s quest for the Premier League title suffered a major setback as they were comprehensively beaten 4-1 by Manchester City. Despite a consolation goal, Mikel Arteta’s men were unable to match the reigning champions, who taught them a footballing lesson.

This loss has put a dent in Arsenal’s hopes of winning the league, with their destiny no longer in their own hands. However, there was some good news for the team as they secured a return to the Champions League for the first time since the 2016-17 season. While Arsenal have scored in every home game this season, their recent form has been inconsistent, with draws against Liverpool, West Ham United, and Southampton.

Chelsea’s woes continued as they suffered their fifth consecutive loss, this time at the hands of Brentford, with a final score of 2-0. The return of Cesar Azpilicueta was marred by an own goal, and Bryan Mbeumo added another to seal the win for Brentford. This latest defeat leaves Chelsea in 12th place, with a top-four finish being a mathematical impossibility. Furthermore, they are now only 10 points clear of the relegation zone after Crystal Palace’s win over West Ham.

Frank Lampard’s team has struggled to find form, managing just one goal since his return, and only one win in their last 10 Premier League away games. The upcoming fixture against Arsenal could potentially be historic for all the wrong reasons, as Chelsea risk suffering their 20th loss of the campaign, something that has never happened before in their Premier League history.

Head-to-Head

Arsenal have a good recent record against Chelsea, winning four of their last five Premier League meetings, with Chelsea managing only one win.

Prediction

Arsenal and Chelsea are both in a poor run of form, with Arsenal failing to win their last four matches and Chelsea performing even worse. While derby matches can be unpredictable, Arsenal may be considered slight favorites to win. Nonetheless, Chelsea will also be determined to put on a good showing. A narrow victory for Arsenal is our prediction.

Premier League: Arsenal vs Chelsea preview and live stream