Chelsea will host Arsenal within the London derby on Sunday – a recreation that is certain to deliver pleasure.
The Gunners head to Stamford Bridge trying to find a win after failing to impress of their final three Premier League fixtures. Defeats by the hands of each Bournemouth and Newcastle United, in addition to a draw to Liverpool, have thrown Arsenal’s likelihood of stealing the league title into jeopardy.
Whereas the Blues endured a 1-1 draw towards Manchester United of their first recreation with out Erik ten Hag on the helm after defeating Newcastle 2-1.
No matter their current fixtures – conferences between Chelsea and Arsenal are at all times feisty, conjuring up a number of the most unmissable storylines within the Premier League.
Listed below are the outcomes of their final ten conferences.
Arsenal delivered a sensational efficiency towards Chelsea in April, with former Blues star Kai Havertz bagging two objectives within the second-half to solidify the Gunners’ place on the prime of the league desk.
The north London facet delivered a rampage over their London counterparts, with nearly all of their success arriving within the closing 45 minutes. Heading into the break only one objective forward, each Ben White and Havertz discovered the again of the online earlier than the hour mark – opening the floodgates on an eventual hammering.
Mikel Arteta branded the conflict, and Havertz’s efficiency, as ‘unbelievable’ on the time. Whereas Arsenal ultimately misplaced out on clinching the league title, this efficiency allowed followers to dream a bit of longer.
Arsenal’s conflict with Chelsea in October 2023 was barely much less spectacular, however the Gunners did come from behind to grab a degree from their go to to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea star Cole Palmer, who’s anticipated to make an influence throughout Sunday’s recreation additionally, scored the primary objective of the sport after being offered with a penalty due to a William Saliba handball. Mykhailo Mudryk was the following to search out the again of the online after capitalising on a mistake from goalkeeper David Raya.
However, the west London facet have been unable to have a good time for lengthy, as their 2-0 lead was destroyed by a surprising strike from Declan Rice late within the recreation. An additional effort from Leandro Trossard break up the shares – sustaining Arsenal’s unbeaten report.
Arsenal secured one more victory over their native rivals in Could 2023, as soon as once more returning to the highest of the desk because of their efficiency.
This time, it was Martin Odegaard who deserved the flowers – scoring a mesmerising brace that neither Kepa Arrizabalaga nor Chelsea’s backline may stop. Gabriel Jesus netted one other for the crimson facet of London, making the most of his opponents weak traces.
A closing strike from Noni Madueke was solely sufficient to disclaim the Gunners a clear sheet.
Date |
Outcome |
Competitors |
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23 April 2024 |
Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea |
Premier League |
21 October 2023 |
Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal |
Premier League |
2 Could 2023 |
Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea |
Premier League |
6 November 2022 |
Chelsea 0-1 Arsenal |
Premier League |
24 July 2022 |
Arsenal 4-0 Chelsea |
Membership pleasant |
20 April 2022 |
Chelsea 2-4 Arsenal |
Premier League |
22 August 2021 |
Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea |
Premier League |
1 August 2021 |
Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea |
Membership pleasant |
12 Could 2021 |
Chelsea 0-1 Arsenal |
Premier League |
26 December 2020 |
Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea |
Premier League |