Chelsea vs Arsenal – Premier League LIVE: Mauricio Pochettino’s side look to make it three straight wins against Mikel Arteta’s undefeated Gunners
Follow Mail Sport’s live blog for all the latest team news, scores and updates from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea host Arsenal in Premier League action.
GOAL! Chelsea 1-0 Arsenal
PALMER SCORES! Chelsea lead.
Chelsea 0-0 Arsenal
PENALTY AWARDED!
After a lengthy review, Chris Kavanagh pointed to the spot.
Cole Palmer will take.
Chelsea 0-0 Arsenal
BIG handball shouts!
Referee Chris Kavanagh is off to the monitor.
It does look like Saliba is in trouble.
Chelsea 0-0 Arsenal
Zinchenko has also picked up an early yellow card.
Chelsea 0-0 Arsenal
Ouch. Cole Palmer has gone into the book early on here.
It was a nasty challenge, with his studs planting themselves on the leg of Gabriel Jesus, who quickly went to ground.
Play has now continued after a brief stoppage.
Chelsea 0-0 Arsenal
Chelsea were on the front foot from the off!
Gallagher’s effort from the edge of the box after quick build-up was blocked by White, before Fernandez bent wide on the rebound.
The attack was greeted with a loud roar of approval.
KICK OFF!
After a moment of silence was observed to remember those affected by the conflict in Israel and Gaza, we’re underway.
Players are out!
Here come the teams!
10-minute warning!
We’re very close now to getting underway at the Bridge!
Bond put to the test
ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Mauricio Pochettino knew Mikel Arteta would be a great coach after seeing him call the shots at Paris Saint Germain when he was just a teenager.
The duo, who became PSG teammates in 2001, will face each other as managers for the first time on Saturday.
Despite the 10-year age gap they quickly struck up a bond with Arteta describing how Pochettino treated him like a little brother and calling Chelsea’s head coach a role model.
It's almost time!
The warm-ups are underway at Stamford Bridge.
Poch work 'phenomenal'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta
‘It’s a big game. A big history between the two clubs and the types of games we’ve played against them. It’s a very different one this season.
‘I’ve been really impressed by Chelsea, I think they deserve much more than what they’ve got. What Mauricio has done in a really short time is phenomenal and we’re going to have to be at our best.’
Congratulations!
Aaron Ramsdale has missed out on the Arsenal squad after his wife, Georgina, gave birth to a baby boy.
Congratulations, both!
Karl Hein has been drafted in as David Raya’s backup.
Saka back
Arsenal have made two changes this afternoon.
The big news is that Bukayo Saka is back fit and starts, with Eddie Nketiah dropping out of the XI.
Gabriel Martinelli has been recalled ahead of Leandro Trossard.
Jorginho has earned a start against his former club.
Arsenal XI
Starting XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Rice, Jorginho, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Jesus
Substitutes: Hein, Tomiyasu, Kiwior, Partey, Smith Rowe, Nelson, Havertz, Trossard, Nketiah
Chelsea XI
Starting XI: Sanchez, Gusto, Silva, Colwill, Cucurella, Gallagher, Caicedo, Fernandez, Palmer, Sterling, Mudryk
Substitutes: Petrovic, James, Maatsen, Badiashile, Disasi, Ugochukwu, Madueke, Washington, Jackson
Team news imminent…
Who lines up this afternoon? Let’s find out.
Sir Bobby Charlton dies
We’ll start off with this tragic breaking story.
Manchester United and England all-time great Sir Bobby Charlton has sadly died at the age of 86, a statement has confirmed.
He passed away this morning surrounded by his loved ones.
There simply aren’t enough superlatives to describe his impact on the game and the way he endeared himself to so many.
Rest in peace, Sir Bobby.
Good afternoon
Hello, all.
Welcome along to Mail Sport’s live blog of this clash of the titans. Yes, it’s Chelsea and Arsenal locking horns, with bragging rights on the line.
Both sides are in form, meaning this could become a classic.
We’ll bring you all the updates and the team news shortly.
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