Ace Football previews the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal and offers betting tips, odds, line-ups, and team news.
Chelsea will be looking to cement their place in the top four when they welcome Arsenal to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.
The Blues have been in superb form lately, with Thomas Tuchel guiding them to the FA Cup and Champions League finals while they are also now established in the top four of the Premier League table.
Chelsea currently sit third – six points ahead of fifth-placed West Ham – after an impressive comeback victory over champions-elect Manchester City at the weekend so they look on course to qualifying for Europe’s elite competition again next year.
On the other hand, Arsenal are struggling to secure any form of European football for next season following a disastrous campaign. The Gunners are ninth and four points behind seventh-placed Tottenham.
With just three matches left, Arsenal desperately need a positive result against Chelsea on Wednesday night to keep alive any hopes of qualifying for the Europa League next season.
Chelsea Form and Stats
Chelsea recorded their third consecutive win in all competitions with a 2-1 away victory against Man City in the Premier League on Saturday.
It was Chelsea’s third consecutive Premier League win following a 2-0 home win against Fulham and a 1-0 away victory at West Ham. Good domestic form has given the Blues a six-point cushion in the top four.
Thomas Tuchel’s side are unbeaten in seven matches in all competitions. They have recorded impressive wins against Man City and Real Madrid to reach the FA Cup and Champions League finals.
- Chelsea have won 11 of their last 16 matches (all competitions)
- Chelsea have won 2-0 in their last 2 home matches (all competitions)
- Chelsea have won to nil in three of their last five matches (all competitions)
- Chelsea have kept 10 clean sheets in their last 12 home matches (all competitions)
Arsenal Form and Stats
Arsenal have been in patchy form. Dropped points in a 1-0 defeat to Everton and a 1-1 draw with Fulham leaves them six points of the Europa League places with three matches remaining.
The Gunners were also eliminated from the Europa League after a 2-1 aggregate defeat to Villarreal.
Arsenal beat lowly West Brom 3-1 at the Emirates on Sunday, extending their unbeaten run to three matches in all competitions.
- Arsenal have failed to win in their last nine away matches against Chelsea (all competitions)
- Arsenal are unbeaten in their last three games (all competitions).
Team News
Chelsea: Midfielder Mateo Kovacic could return to the squad following a thigh injury. Defender Andreas Christensen is ruled out through injury.
Arsenal: Defenders Pablo Mari and David Luiz are doubtful with injuries. Midfielder Emile Smith-Rowe is unlikely to feature due to a hamstring strain. Centre-midfielder Granit Xhaka is ruled out.
Predicted Line-up
(Note: The image will change to the official XI once they’re both announced)
Head-to-Head
Arsenal have a 79-65 advantage against Chelsea with 58 matches drawn.
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