Premier League: Arsenal vs. Chelsea Picks — Gunners to Miss Opportunity to Close Gap on Liverpool? (Mar 16)

An Arsenal challenge for the Premier League title is fading by the week in the English top-flight.

The Gunners come into this round sitting 15 points behind Liverpool after going three matches without a win. Mikel Arteta’s side were fortunate to claim a point in their latest outing against Man United.

Chelsea got their Champions League challenge back on track last Sunday, claiming a narrow success at home to Leicester. A third straight win could see them move up to third this weekend.

Odds

Blues Winless in Six Against Gunners

Arsenal have been the dominant force in this fixture across recent seasons after going six without a Premier League defeat against Chelsea.

Arsenal have recorded wins in their previous two against the Blues at the Emirates, which includes a 5-0 success last term. Chelsea’s latest win against the Gunners was recorded in North London in August 2021.

Arsenal vs. Chelsea Key Stats

• Arsenal have failed to win their last three EPL matches against teams starting the day in 15th or lower in the standings.
• Chelsea have won back-to-back matches for the first time since December 2024.

Arsenal Team News

Arsenal could have Bukayo Saka back in contention this weekend. However, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz both remain out due to respective injuries.

Possible Lineup

D. Raya (GK); B. White, Gabriel, W. Saliba. J. Timber, Jorginho, M. Odegaard, D. Rice, B. Saka, L. Trossard, G. Martinelli

Chelsea Team News

Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson, and Marc Guiu will all be fit enough to return to action following the March international break.

Possible Lineup

R. Sanchez (GK); W. Fofana, T. Adarabioyo, L. Colwill, M. Cucurella, E. Fernandez, M. Caicedo, J. Sancho, C. Palmer, C. Nkunku, P. Neto

Arsenal vs. Chelsea Picks

Arsenal’s faint hopes of winning the Premier League title mean that they could play without pressure on their shoulders this weekend.

Chelsea have been strong defensively in recent weeks, while the Gunners have struggled to create openings in open play. Therefore, a tense draw could be played out at the Emirates.