On Sunday, Arsenal and Chelsea will take center stage in a thrilling London derby at the Emirates Stadium. Legendary Gunners boss Mikel Arteta faces a tough match against the formidable Blues led by Xabi Alonso.
Both sides go into the game with a perfect start after winning their first two matches in the league. Arsenal began the campaign with a fine 3-0 win over Coventry City and then edged Aston Villa 1-0, while Chelsea have been far more ruthless, scoring 7 goals in their 2 victories over Fulham and Brighton.
Arteta vs Alonso: A Tactical Battle
This game marks the first time the two managers, Arteta and Alonso, have faced each other in the Premier League. The Gunners have put plenty of emphasis on defending well, managing to keep just one goal out in their first two games, while Alonso’s men have been very attacking despite conceding five goals in total.
Bukayo Saka will be a key weapon for Arsenal again. The young Englishman scored in both of his team’s first games of the season and offers a threat that could exploit the weaknesses in Chelsea’s backline.
On the other hand, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and João Pedro will be an important attacking group at Chelsea, whose players will try to create trouble for their rivals.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup
Arteta is expected to retain a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Ezri Konsa potentially coming into the defence following Cristhian Mosquera’s injury.
Goalkeeper: David Raya
Defenders: Ben White, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel Magalhães, Riccardo Calafiori
Midfielders: Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly
Attacking Midfielders: Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, Christos Tzolis/Eberechi Eze
Forward: Kai Havertz
Konsa’s inclusion would be one of the key changes, while Eze could also get the nod in the attacking midfield role. The current predicted-lineup listings also have Raya, White, Konsa, Gabriel and Calafiori forming the back four.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup
Alonso is expected to continue with his 3-4-2-1 setup.
Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
Defenders: Wesley Fofana, Maxence Lacroix, Levi Colwill
Midfielders/Wingbacks: Pedro Neto, Reece James, Roméo Lavia, Jorrel Hato
Attacking Midfielders: Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers
Forward: João Pedro
Martínez is expected to continue in goal, with Fofana, Lacroix and Colwill forming the back three.
Where To Arsenal vs Chelsea Live?
Match: Arsenal vs Chelsea
Competition: Premier League 2026-27
Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Kick-off: 4:30 PM BST / 9:00 PM IST
Live Streaming in India: JioHotstar
The match will also be available on Sky Sports in the UK and NBC/USA in the United States.