Chelsea Vs Arsenal Betting Preview

Sunday provides the pick of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures as London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal prepare to do battle at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea could afford to make wholesale changes on Thursday for their 8-0 Conference League win over Noah, as Enzo Maresca’s side now focus on the arrival of the Gunners to west London (kick-off 4.30pm, live on Sky Sports Main Event).

Meanwhile, Arsenal fell to a 1-0 defeat at Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday and Mikel Arteta will be desperate for his side to get back to winning ways in Sunday’s showdown with the Blues.

Arteta’s job is to steady the ship

Going unbeaten in their first 10 games in all competitions this season, Arsenal have fluffed their lines on a few occasions in recent weeks. A shock 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth left the Gunners off the pace in the title race, and now a disappointing start to November, suffering back-to-back defeats to Newcastle United and Inter Milan, has started to ramp up the pressure.

Looking to avoid three defeats on the spin, the Gunners will be determined to make sure this run of form is just a blip and not something that will have a lasting effect on their Premier League title aspirations.

The return of skipper Martin Odegaard in midweek provided a huge boost, with the Norway international now over his recent ankle injury and seemingly ready to start a massive game against the Blues.

Chelsea have surpassed many people’s expectations this season and currently sit level on points with the Gunners going into Sunday’s game. Marseca has made some tough decisions since his arrival from Leicester City over the summer, with the Italian now working well with a select core of players amid a bloated squad at Stamford Bridge. While Chelsea have made progress, perhaps a first home league win over Arsenal since August 2018 is a bridge too far for the Blues at this moment in time. 

Tip 1: Arsenal to win @ 29/20

Stamford Bridge has been a happy hunting ground for Arsenal in recent years, with the Gunners unbeaten in their last five visits.

Winning three of their last four Premier League clashes against Chelsea at The Bridge, many of these Arsenal players know what it takes to come away from west London with the spoils.

It’s been no secret how much the Gunners have missed Odegaard with his creative play and leadership essential in the middle of the park and into the final third for Arteta’s side.

Odegaard’s return can coincide with a change in fortunes on the pitch and Arsenal are good value to leave Chelsea with three valuable points on Sunday.

Tip 2: Bukayo Saka anytime goalscorer @ 9/4

With three Premier League goals in nine appearances this season, Bukayo Saka looks capable of adding to his goal tally this weekend against the Blues.

The England international has scored twice previously against Chelsea and seems to relish these all-London affairs.

Possibly with a point to prove as he comes up against fellow Three Lions star Cole Palmer, Saka will be eager to show why he should be the player starting for England on the right side of the attack.

Given his previous goalscoring record against the Blues, Saka offers good value to find the back of the net in Sunday’s showdown.