Premier
League match preview Chelsea vs Arsenal, gameweek 24. Important
things to know; Kick-off: 12:30 BST, Date: Saturday 4 February, 2017, Venue: Stamford Bridge, London, Referee: Martin Atkinson, Stream
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Team News:
David
Luiz and Eden Hazard both are struggling with minor injury problems, however
they are likely to feature.
Pedro
who started the last game against Liverpool from the bench could start this
game inplace of Willian.
The
rest squad is fully fit for boss Antonio Conte.
Granit
Xhaka remains unavailable through suspension.
Mohamed
Elneny is still on international duty as his side Egypt qualified for the
finals after winning against Burkina Faso.
Aaron
Ramsey is confirmed to miss this game through calf injury. Santi Cazorla is also
out which could bring Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the midfield role.
Danny
Welbeck who was not in the squad against Watford is expected to return. He is
likely to feature from the bench. Olivier Giroud is also expected to start from
the bench.
Alexis
Sanchez likely to take the striker role with Alex Iwobi on the left.
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Possible Lineups:
Stats:
Chelsea
have won their last eight home Premier League games.
Arsenal
have won only one of their last seven home games against Chelsea in all
campaigns.
Chelsea
have kept five clean sheets in their last seven home games against the Gunners in
all campaigns.
Both
the sides have lost only one of their last six Premier League games.
Prediction:
Chelsea
1 – 1 Arsenal, the home side to score on set piece.
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