Chelsea vs Arsenal: Premier League London derby–Stream, TV channel, team news and starting lineup
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Premier League London derby–Stream, TV channel, team news and starting lineup
CHELSEA are up against big rivals Arsenal in a tasty Premier League clash TONIGHT at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues are coming into the game off the back of two wins over Fulham and Burnley while the Gunners overcame Manchester City before the international break.
Start time: 5.30pm BST
Stream/TV: Sky Sports PL
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What is their form like?
Arsenal go into this weekend's match having won six and drawn two of their eight Prem games so far this term.
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The Gunners beat Man City 1-0 before the international break, having defeated Bournemouth 4-0 in their previous Prem match.
In between they were beaten 2-1 by Lens in the Champions League.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have strung together three wins on the bounce.
They overcame Brighton 1-0 in a low-key League Cup clash, before winning 2-0 at Fulham and 4-1 at Burnley.
Chelsea have won three games on the bounceCredit: Getty
Arsenal beat Man City last time outCredit: Getty
What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?
Chelsea captain Reece James looked set to return from a hamstring issue to face the Gunners on Saturday, but the right-back has reportedly suffered another setback.
It has been reported that the defender sustained another injury over 10 days ago leading him to go for a scan, which was deemed fine, but he has since been training alone and is expected to miss this weekend's match.
Cole Palmer, Mykhailo Mudryk and Nicolas Jackson are all expected to be available after recent issues.
But Wesley Fofana, Christopher Nkunku, Ben Chilwell, Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile all remain out.
Arsenal are sweating on the fitness of Bukayo Saka after the winger sustained a hamstring injury against Lens in the Champions League.
He subsequently missed the Gunners' clash with City, and Saka was sent home by England after reporting for international duty.
William Saliba withdrew from the France squad with a toe injury but Arsenal are hopeful that he will be available.
The Gunners could have Leandro Trossard back, but Jurrien Timber remains a long-term absentee.
This weekend could come too soon for Reece JamesCredit: Getty
Arsenal are sweating on Bukayo Saka's fitnessCredit: Rex
Who will be the star men?
Raheem Sterling has shone for Chelsea this season.
The winger seems to have struck an instant rapport with boss Pochettino, and looks more himself compared to last term.
He grabbed a goal and an assist against Burnley last time out, and could be pivotal again this weekend.
Arsenal, meanwhile, will look to captain Martin Odegaard for creativity.
The Norwegian will be especially important if Saka does indeed miss out through injury.
He will have to put his international disappointments behind him, however, after Norway lost 1-0 to Spain on Sunday - leaving their Euro 2024 hopes in tatters.
Raheem Sterling has been in good form for Chelsea
Skipper Martin Odegaard has impressive once again for the Gunners
SunSport prediction
The Blues will feel they're due a home win against the Gunners, and with returning skipper James in action they will have every chance.
SunSport predicts: Chelsea 2 Arsenal 1
When is Chelsea vs Arsenal?
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