Crunch clash: Chelsea vs Arsenal
A huge top-of-the-table clash headlines the weekend Premier League action as Chelsea welcome Arsenal to Stamford Bridge. While the Gunners have been clear favourites to win the title for a number of weeks, the Blues have quietly gone about their business to spark suggestions of a title challenge. As the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City faulted, they picked up points.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will know that his tactics, and the performance of his players, will have to be spot on to topple Arsenal. The table-topping Gunners look imperious at the back, and have a number of attackers returning to bolster the forward line, and a look at their recent head-to-head record is grim reading for those in Blue - with one win in 12 meetings.
Both teams geared up for the game by blowing away a European giant in midweek, with Chelsea first dispatching of Barcelona before Arsenal made light work of Bayern Munich. Now they face each other in what should be a pulsating clash. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Dom Smith and Simon Collings at Stamford Bridge.
How to watch
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage begins at 4pm GMT on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR ahead of kick-off at 4.30pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
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... to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Arsenal’s trip to Chelsea.
It’s first vs second in the Premier League, with the division’s two form sides facing off at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.
This should be a cracker. Stay tuned for all the updates, with kick off at 4.30pm GMT.
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