The biggest game of the new Premier League so far sees the two London rivals face off in a game which promises early clues to this campaign’s title race. The champions host Xabi Alonso’s new-look side as both put their 100 per cent starts to the season on the line. The Gunners, arguably, have more to lose, but have not tasted defeat against the Blues in five years.
It has been more of the same for Arsenal across the first two games of their title defence with an imperious back line but an attack which at times underwhelms. It could not be more different for Chelsea, who are scorings goals for fun, but also conceding at an alarming rate with five shipped across two games.
So it’s a clash of styles in north London this afternoon, in a game which Arsenal should surely still have the edge. But a Blues will will really get tongues wagging. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Matt Verri and Dom Smith at the Emirates Stadium.
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How to watch Arsenal vs Chelsea
TV channel: This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage set to start at 4pm BST ahead of the 4.30pm BST kick off.
Live stream: Sky subscribers can stream the match live on the Sky Go app and website.
Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE
Arsenal take on Chelsea this afternoon as the two London giants go head to head at the Emirates Stadium.
Both sides have won their opening two matches of the new Premier League campaign, with the champions defeating Coventry City and Aston Villa in their first encounters.
Meanwhile, new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has overseen victories against Fulham and Brighton and Hove Albion.
The Gunners have been more watertight at the back than their counterparts, but the west Londoners have been frightening in attack, with a new-look strikeforce of Joao Pedro flanked by Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers.
What will today have in store? Kick-off is at 4.30pm, stick with us.