This
Sunday brings London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal in the fifth match week
of the Premier League.
Kick Off:
13:30 BST
Date: Sunday
17 September 2017
Venue: Stamford
Bridge, London
Referee Appointment: Michael
Oliver
Stream
Guide: Watch
Live
Possible Lineups:
Team News:
Chelsea
Chelsea
manager Antonio Conte could be bringing a major change in the starting lineup.
David
Luiz, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Eden Hazard and Alvaro Morata all were rested in the
Champions League game, they all are likely to be called back.
Danny
Drinkwater is yet to make a debut for the Blues, he is struggling with a calf
problem.
Davide
Zappacosta had a great debut for Chelsea in the midweek, he scored a goal on
his full debut. He could also be starting against Arsenal.
Arsenal
remain without duo midfielders Santi Cazorla and Francis Coquelin. While Theo
Walcott is doubtful through a calf injury.
Alexis
Sanchez is back to his fitness after impressive performance in the Europa
League.
Mesut
Ozil and Danny Welbeck are both eyeing for a spot in the starting eleven behind
striker Alexandre Lacazette.
Stats:
Chelsea
have lost only two of their last 18 home games in Premier League.
Chelsea
have won their last five home games against Arsenal in all campaigns, keeping
clean sheet in three.
Three
red cards have been drawn in their last six meetings in all campaigns.
Chelsea
have scored more than a goal in their last eight games against Arsenal in all
campaigns.
Predictions:
Chelsea
2 – 1 Arsenal, tough and entertaining game. Alexis Sanchez likely to score for
the visitors.
Columinst: Junaid Effendi, is the Chief Editor of Football News Guru. He writes Transfer News and all the match related articles. See all his articles.
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