Chelsea v Arsenal: Preview, team news, stats and prediction

Preview

Chelsea and Arsenal will face off in the Premier League on Sunday, August 20th at Stamford Bridge. The match is scheduled to start at 4:30pm BST. Chelsea will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in their last match. The Blues have had a mixed start to the season, winning two and losing two of their four games so far. Arsenal, meanwhile, have won three of their four matches so far this season, including a 4-2 victory over Leicester City in their last game. The Gunners will be confident of getting a result against Chelsea, who they beat 4-2 in the same fixture last season.

Team news

Chelsea will be without the services of Mateo Kovacic, who is suspended for the match. Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi are both doubtful with injuries. Arsenal will be without the services of Kieran Tierney and Thomas Partey, who are both injured. Emile Smith Rowe and Fabio Vieira are both doubtful with injuries.

Stats

Chelsea have won their last two home matches against Arsenal in the Premier League. Arsenal have won their last three matches against Chelsea in all competitions. Chelsea have scored at least two goals in their last four matches against Arsenal in all competitions. Arsenal have kept a clean sheet in their last two matches against Chelsea in all competitions.

Prediction

This is a tough match to call, but I think Arsenal will edge it. The Gunners have been in better form than Chelsea this season, and they have a good record against the Blues in recent years. I predict a 2-1 win for Arsenal.