Chelsea are aiming to break a near four-year winless streak against Arsenal on Sunday. The last time the Blues managed to secure a victory over the Gunners was in August 2021 under Thomas Tuchel, but the London derby looks to have rediscovered its sense of competitiveness.
Enzo Maresca managed to secure a 1-1 draw at home against Mikel Arteta's team in November, but he'll be hoping for a better result after Arsenal dropped 15 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. Despite contrasting fortunes this season, a win for Chelsea on Sunday would bring them within three points of second-place Arsenal. Arteta boasts a record of seven wins and just two losses in his 12 matches against Chelsea as a manager, and Express Sport provides all the essential viewing information you'll need to catch the action from London.
When is Arsenal vs Chelsea?
Two London derbies are scheduled to start at 1.30pm on Sunday, with Arsenal and Chelsea among those playing early. The other match will see Fulham take on Tottenham in a capital clash that may not attract quite as much attention.
The timing of these matches is slightly earlier than the usual Sunday slot, due to Liverpool's Carabao Cup final against Newcastle. That 4.30pm showdown at Wembley has caused a reshuffle in the Premier League schedule.
Arsenal could also enjoy some extra rest after their Champions League match against PSV on Wednesday. In contrast, Chelsea – who played Copenhagen in the Conference League on Thursday – will have less than 72 hours to recover before playing at the Emirates.
How to watch Arsenal vs Chelsea
For those wondering how to watch Sunday's derby duel, it will be broadcasted on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event for viewers in the United Kingdom. Those with access can also tune in via Sky Sports Ultra.
Sky subscribers also have the option of streaming the match live through Sky Go, while it can also be streamed via NOW TV.
Team news
Arsenal's attacking woes continued at Old Trafford last Sunday when injured forwards Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz were absent for the 1-1 draw against Manchester United. Gabriel Martinelli did return from injury to provide some support off the bench, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Cole Palmer is feeling the heat to deliver a standout performance after failing to score or assist in his last seven Premier League games. The Blues narrowly defeated Leicester 1-0 last weekend - where Palmer missed his first professional penalty - to secure consecutive league wins, although Maresca might consider making changes as Chelsea show signs of fatigue.