Chelsea host Arsenal in a showdown between the Premier League’s top two this afternoon.
With Liverpool’s title defence already crashing and burning and Manchester City still consistently inconsistent, Chelsea have emerged as Arsenal’s latest challengers for the throne.
The Gunners remain in remarkable form, sweeping aside Tottenham and Bayern Munich in the last week and are six points clear at the summit of English football.
Second place Chelsea can reduce the gap today and give their own title hopes a huge boost as we head into the frantic festive period.
A sensational victory over Barcelona midweek has Enzo Maresca’s side flying and with the home crowd behind them, it could be a big day in the Premier League title race.
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November 30, 2025 3:17 pm
Arsenal confirmed team news
Ben Fleming
Arsenal starting XI: Raya, Timber, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori, Rice, Zubimendi, Eze, Saka, Martinelli, Merino.
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Lewis-Skelly, White, Odegaard, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Madueke, Gyokeres, Jesus.
November 30, 2025 3:16 pm
Chelsea confirmed team news
Ben Fleming
Chelsea starting XI: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella, James, Caicedo, Estevao, Enzo, Neto, Joao Pedro.
Subs: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Tosin, Badiashille, Andrey Santos, Palmer, Gittens, Garnacho, Delap.
November 30, 2025 3:11 pm
Team news coming shortly
Ben Fleming
Plenty of players to keep an eye out for when the team news drops shortly. Cole Palmer is pushing for a return for the hosts, while Mikel Arteta will be hoping to call on some of his returning wounded, including Martin Odegaard, Leandro Trossard and potentially Viktor Gyokeres.
We’ll find out in just under five minutes…
November 30, 2025 3:06 pm
Chelsea vs Arsenal TV channel
Ben Fleming
You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.
November 30, 2025 3:03 pm
Chelsea vs Arsenal kick-off time
Ben Fleming
Chelsea vs Arsenal takes place today (Sunday 30 November) with kick-off scheduled for 4:30pm.
November 30, 2025 2:53 pm
Good afternoon!
Ben Fleming
Hello and welcome to Metro’s live blog for this huge to-of-the-table clash between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Stay here with us for all the build-up, team news and match updates from Stamford Bridge.
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