Arsenal are looking to maintain second spot in the Premier League table when they host Chelsea.
The title race is all but over for the Gunners and a couple of defeats could even put their Top 4 place in jeopardy.
As per usual, it is a fierce London derby with so much riding on it, so here is NetBet’s full match preview, complete with football betting tips for all your betting needs.
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Arsenal vs Chelsea
Sunday, March 16, 1.30pm
Emirates Stadium, London
Live on Sky Sports
Arsenal vs Chelsea Preview
This fixture has been dominated by Arsenal in recent times.
In the last 10 meetings between the pair, the Gunners have claimed six wins and three draws, with Chelsea securing a victory on just one occasion.
The clash at the Emirates last season saw Mikel Arteta’s side win 5-0, while the two played out a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge earlier this campaign.
Both these sides enter the fixture on the back of European matches in which the managers were able to rotate the squad.
Arsenal drew 2-2 with PSV in the Champions League on Wednesday after winning 7-1 in Eindhoven, while Chelsea beat FC Copenhagen 1-0 to seal a 3-1 aggregate win and reach the Europa Conference League quarter-finals.
So both first-choice XIs should be pretty fresh, paving the way for a potential cracker in North London.
Arsenal are without a win in three Premier League matches after drawing 1-1 with Manchester United last weekend, while Chelsea claimed back-to-back wins over Southampton and Leicester following a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Arsenal are huge favourites to continue their positive form against Chelsea, sitting at odds of 1.78 for victory. The Blues are priced at 4.40, while the draw is 3.65.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Betting Tips
Arsenal to win and both teams to score @ 3.53
It has been a tough few weeks for Arsenal in the Premier League, but we can see them bouncing back against Chelsea, albeit while extending the run of three matches without a clean sheet.
Cole Palmer to score anytime @ 3.67
And if Chelsea score, Palmer can end his recent wretched run of form and remind the world of his quality. The Englishman has netted 14 times in the Premier League this season, although has not scored in the top flight since January 14.
A red card in the match – Yes @ 3.70
Discipline is an issue for both these teams. Chelsea have accrued the most yellow cards in the Premier League (76) this season, while Arsenal’s five red cards is two more than any other team in the division.
Arsenal Team News
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Odegaard, Rice, Nwaneri, Trossard, Martinelli
Injuries/Doubts: Saka, Havertz, Jesus, Tomiyasu
Suspensions: None
Chelsea Team News
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez, James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Sancho, Palmer, Nkunku, Neto
Injuries/Doubts: Jackson, Guiu, Madueke, Kellyman, Gusto
Suspensions: Mudryk
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