Arsenal welcome Chelsea to the Emirates this afternoon as they look to extend their lead at the summit of the Premier League once again.
The gap at the top is back to two points after Manchester City’s win over Leeds United on Saturday.
But Arsenal can move clear again today if another London derby goes their way.
Chelsea have only lost to the Gunners since Liam Rosenior took the reins but start the day down in fifth following Liverpool’s win over West Ham on Saturday.
Hopes of a title challenge at Stamford Bridge faded a long time ago but the Blues could still have a decisive say in where the trophy ends up today.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage.
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March 1, 2026 3:19 pm
Team news is in
Phil Haigh
Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Rice, Zubimendi, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, Jesus, Martinellli, Norgaard, Madueke, Havertz, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly
Chelsea: Sanchez, Hames, Sarr, Chaolbah, Hato, Caicedo, Andrey Santos, Palmer, Fernandez, Neto, Joao Pedro
Subs: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Tosin, Badiashile, Gusto, Lavia, Garnacho, Delap, Guiu
March 1, 2026 3:16 pm
Familiar foes
Phil Haigh
This is the fourth time the two teams have met this season, thanks to their two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final.
The Premier League meeting in November finished 1-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal won both legs of the Carabao Cup clash, 3-2 away and 1-0 at home.
March 1, 2026 3:13 pm
What’s going on elsewhere?
Phil Haigh
There are three 2pm kick-offs today in the Premier League.
Right now the scores stand…
Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Fulham 2-0 Tottenham
Man Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace
March 1, 2026 3:08 pm
What’s on the line?
Phil Haigh
Arsenal can go five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League with a victory.
The Gunners will have played a game more than their closest rivals, though.
Chelsea start the day in sixth, but can leapfrog Liverpool and possibly Manchester United with a win.
March 1, 2026 3:04 pm
Arsenal vs Chelsea TV channel
Phil Haigh
The game is being shown live on Sky Sports, with coverage on their Main Event and Premier League channels.
Streaming is available on Sky Go, with non-subscribers able to stream through Now TV.
March 1, 2026 3:03 pm
Arsenal vs Chelsea kick-off time
Phil Haigh
The match gets underway in north London at 4.30pm.
March 1, 2026 3:01 pm
Good afternoon!
Phil Haigh
Welcome to our live coverage of Arsenal vs Chelsea in the Premier League, coming up this afternoon from the Emirates.
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