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ARSENAL and Chelsea face one another of their subsequent Premier League sport on Boxing Day.
The Gunners are winless in seven Premier League video games whereas the Blues are coming off the again of a 3-0 win over West Ham on Tuesday night.
Arsenal’s final conflict with Chelsea resulted in a pulsating 2-2 draw Credit score: Occasions Newspapers Ltd
What time does Arsenal vs Chelsea kick-off?
- Arsenal’s large Premier League conflict with Chelsea will get underway at 5.30pm UK time on Saturday, December 26.
- The sport will happen at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.
- There shall be no followers in attendance as London is in tier 4 of the federal government’s coronavirus restriction tips.
What channel is it on and may it’s reside streamed?
- Chelsea’s conflict with the Gunners shall be proven reside on Sky Sports activities Premier League and Sky Sports activities Foremost Occasion.
- Frank Lampard’s aspect’s go to to Arsenal is accessible for reside streaming each the Sky Go and NOW TV apps.
- You’ll be able to obtain each apps onto your cellular or pill machine.
Crew information
Gabriel Martinelli is ready at hand Mikel Arteta a health enhance earlier than they face Chelsea on Boxing Day.
The Arsenal winger limped off in the 4-1 Carabao Cup defeat with Manchester City on Tuesday with a shin harm.
Martinelli, 19, was making his first begin in 9 months after overcoming a critical knee harm.
Regardless of his prolonged absence, the proficient Brazilian confirmed his class with a fantastic run and cross to arrange Alexandre Lacazette for the equaliser.
However his latest knock is not thought to be serious and he told fans on Twitter: “Feeling fantastic and able to go once more.”
Martinelli is predicted to start out if slot in an assault that would characteristic Alexandre Lacazatte and Nicolas Pepe.
Teen Eddie Nketiah is pushing for a begin however Lacazette’s aim towards Metropolis is probably going to provide him the nod.
Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang is predicted to overlook out once more as he battles to beat a calf harm.
For Chelsea, Frank Lampard is prone to be with out no less than three of his key gamers for the brief journey to Arsenal.
The Chelsea boss shall be hoping to provide supporters a belated Christmas current as they intention to maintain the stress on Liverpool on the high of the desk.
Hakim Ziyech is ruled out with a thigh injury which may imply a return to the beginning XI for Kai Havertz.
Talking of his niggle, Lampard stated: “It’s important to wait to recuperate.
“It isn’t a long-term concern and we hope to have him again within the subsequent week or so.”
N’Golo Kante is prone to play behind a ahead line that would see Callum Hudson-Odoi slotting in on the correct flank.
The England winger has recovered from a thigh harm and was an unused sub within the 3-0 victory over West Ham on Monday.
Lampard may even have choices to make along with his defence.
Both full-backs Reece James and Ben Chilwell are unlikely to feature with knee and ankle accidents respectively.
Odds
Arsenal – 14/5
Draw – 5/2
Chelsea – 10/11
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and proper at time of publication.
