Chelsea Vs Arsenal Tactical Preview: Team News, Key Men And Streaming Links

Chelsea are ready to host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge Stadium in the Premier League this Sunday. Both teams find themselves in the top five on the points table. Hence, the significance of the match gets doubled and the fans can expect a high-intensity game throughout.

Chelsea Vs Arsenal: Talking Tactics

Enzo Maresca will likely field a 4-2-3-1 formation and can rely on their pacy attackers to create threats during the counterattack. They will try to push from wide areas and exploit the spaces.

Mikel Arteta should be going with his usual 4-4-2 formation depending on the possession-based football. Though the Gunners might not dictate the ball throughout, they will have to be patient to click at the right time.

Team News

Chelsea

The Blues are sweating over the fitness of their key man Cole Palmer. On the other hand, Jadon Sancho is down with illness while Omari Kellyman (hamstring) is confirmed absentee.

Chelsea Predicted XI

Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, James; Caicedo, Lavia; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson

Arsenal

The Gunners are also unsure about their important player, Declan Rice. While Kai Havertz will be assessed once, Riccardo Calafiori (knee), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) and Kieran Tierney (hamstring) are all unavailable. Moreover, Raheem Sterling cannot face his former side as per a clause in his contract.

Arsenal Predicted XI

Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Odegaard, Jorginho, Partey; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli

Key Men

Chelsea

As usual, Cole Palmer will be the man with the majority of the limelight if he plays. Apart from him, Noni Madueke will be crucial in the final third to create openings.

Arsenal

William Saliba remains a dependable name on big nights to run the show from the backline. On the other hand, Bukayo Saka should be creating chances for his side in this game.