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The Premier League returns to the fold with a high-profile fixture this week as Chelsea lock horns with Mikel Arteta's impressive Arsenal side in an intriguing clash at the Emirates Stadium on Monday.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Preview
Chelsea are in ninth place in the Premier League standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Blues slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City in the FA Cup final over the weekend and will need to bounce back in this match.
Arsenal, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been excellent over the past year. The Gunners eased past Wolverhampton Wanderers by a 2-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Arsenal have a good historical record against Chelsea and have won 82 out of the 208 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Chelsea's 66 victories.
- Arsenal have lost only one of their last eight matches against Chelsea in the Premier League and are currently on the longest winning streak in the Blues in the competition since 2005.
- Chelsea lost this fixture by a 3-1 scoreline in the Premier League last season and have not lost consecutive matches away from home against the Gunners in the competition since 2003.
- Arsenal lost their previous match at home against Aston Villa by a 2-0 scoreline in the Premier League and last suffered consecutive such defeats in the competition in April 2022.
- Chelsea are unbeaten in their last eight matches in the Premier League and have scored at least two goals in each of their last six league games.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Prediction
Arsenal have thrived under Mikel Arteta this season and will look to get ahead of Manchester City in the title race. Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice can be effective on their day and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Chelsea have shown flashes of brilliance in recent weeks but have been plagued by inconsistency throughout their campaign. Arsenal have been the better team this season, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea
Arsenal vs Chelsea Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Arsenal to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Arsenal to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Cole Palmer to score - Yes
