match preview
Chelsea v Arsenal
theguardian
The focus will be drawn to Cesc Fàbregas as he confronts his former club for the first time since returning to the Premier League, but the onus is on Arsenal to make a positive impression at Stamford Bridge. This team were thrashed 6-0 in the corresponding fixture back in March in the managers 1,000th game in charge, and Arsène Wenger has yet to defeat a José Mourinho side in 11 previous meetings. This is a contest between the divisions two remaining unbeaten teams: it would be a timely occasion for Wenger to break that duck. Dominic Fifield
Kick-off Sunday 2.05pm
Venue Stamford Bridge
Last season Chelsea 6 Arsenal 0
Live Sky Sports 1
Referee Martin Atkinson
This season G5, Y21, R0, 4.2 cards per game
Odds H 7-10 A 19-4 D 3-1
Chelsea v Arsenal
Chelsea v Arsenal: probable starters in bold, contenders in light
Chelsea
Subs from Cech, Schwarzer, Aké, Filipe Luís, Christensen, Zouma, Mikel, Schürlle, Baker, Rémy, Salah
Doubtful Costa (hamstring)
Injured Drogba (ankle, 18 Oct), Ramires (groin, 18 Oct)
Suspended None
Form WWWWDW
Discipline Y10 R0
Leading scorer Costa 8
Arsenal
Subs from Ospina, Martínez, Bellerin, Hayden, Coquelin, Rosicky, Diaby, Akpom, Sánchez, Campbell, Monreal, Podolski
Doubtful Monreal (back), Wilshere (ankle)
Injured Arteta (calf, 18 Oct), Walcott (knee, 18 Oct), Gnabry (knee, 18 Oct),Sanogo (hamstring, 18 Oct), Ramsey (hamstring, Nov), Debuchy (ankle, Dec), Giroud (tibia, Jan)
Form WDDDWD
Discipline Y16 R0
Leading scorers Ramsey, Sánchez 2
Kick-off Sunday 2.05pm
Venue Stamford Bridge
Last season Chelsea 6 Arsenal 0
Live Sky Sports 1
Referee Martin Atkinson
This season G5, Y21, R0, 4.2 cards per game
Odds H 7-10 A 19-4 D 3-1
Chelsea v Arsenal
Chelsea v Arsenal: probable starters in bold, contenders in light
Chelsea
Subs from Cech, Schwarzer, Aké, Filipe Luís, Christensen, Zouma, Mikel, Schürlle, Baker, Rémy, Salah
Doubtful Costa (hamstring)
Injured Drogba (ankle, 18 Oct), Ramires (groin, 18 Oct)
Suspended None
Form WWWWDW
Discipline Y10 R0
Leading scorer Costa 8
Arsenal
Subs from Ospina, Martínez, Bellerin, Hayden, Coquelin, Rosicky, Diaby, Akpom, Sánchez, Campbell, Monreal, Podolski
Doubtful Monreal (back), Wilshere (ankle)
Injured Arteta (calf, 18 Oct), Walcott (knee, 18 Oct), Gnabry (knee, 18 Oct),Sanogo (hamstring, 18 Oct), Ramsey (hamstring, Nov), Debuchy (ankle, Dec), Giroud (tibia, Jan)
Form WDDDWD
Discipline Y16 R0
Leading scorers Ramsey, Sánchez 2
