Arsenal take on Chelsea in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners know Manchester City are close behind them after beating Leeds United and need to secure a big win.
The Gunners are hoping to welcome Kai Havertz back into the group. The German sent his old side out of the Carabao Cup after scoring in added time of the second leg last month.
Liam Rosenior brought plenty of heat on himself after some controversial comments about Arsenal’s warm-ups spreading into his side’s half. He will be without some key players, such as Estevao and Marc Cucurella, while Wesley Fofana is suspended.
**Tom Canton** and **Bobby Vincent**, our Arsenal and Chelsea reporters, will keep you up to date with all the build-up, match commentary and reaction. Updates to follow:
12:38Bobby Vincent
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior took his pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon to preview today's clash with Arsenal.
The Blues boss spoke on:
* Estevao Willian's injury
* Wesley Fofana suffering racist abuse
* Mikel Arteta and Arsenal
* Drawing Paris Saint-Germain
* And much more
**[Read every word Rosenior said here.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/every-word-liam-rosenior-said-33502837)**
Liam Rosenior during a Chelsea press conference (Image: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC)
Tom Canton
Hello and welcome to **football.london** for live coverage of Arsenal versus Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium this afternoon.
**Bobby Vincent** and **Tom Canton** are in north London throughout the evening to bring you live updates!