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It is now time for the North London vs West London rivalry in the Premier League as Chelsea travels to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal on Wednesday. It is also a meeting of two former PSG players who are now managing the biggest Premeir League clubs in England.
The Gunners are currently the table toppers in the point table with 23 wins and 74 points. They are in close proximity to another Premier League giant Liverpool in the point table.
Chelsea has recently shown signs of improvement but they are still in the process of reviving their game. The Blues are currently at the 9th spot in the point table with 13 wins this season.
Chelsea has scored 1.73 goals in every away game and Arsenal has scored an average of 2.38 goals at home. Both teams will get multiple chances to send the ball back of the net on Wednesday.
The betting tip is...
Total Goals: Over 1.5
66 %
34 %
Arsenal is coming home after a win over the Wolves in their previous fixture by 0-2. Before that, Mikel Arteta and his boys were unfortunate to witness the end of their Champions League run and were eliminated by Bayern Munich in the 2nd leg.
Overall, the Gunners have registered an average possession of 60% - which has been consistent in both away and home fixtures. They have taken an average of 12.45 shots in every game with 19% of the shots getting converted. Arsenal also carries a record of 75% wins with an average of 2.38 goals at home which defines their strength at the Emirates Stadium.
Bukayo Saka is the leading goal scorer for Arsenal with 14 goals and 7 assists to his name. Kai Havertz is following him with 9 goals and 5 assists to his name this season.
The Gunners have made defence their primary strength. They have conceded an average of 0.79 goals this season and have won 15 clean sheets out of 33 fixtures. Out of 15, 5 clean sheets have come home.
Jurrien Timber is the only injured player in the Arsenal camp.
Predicted Lineup: Raya (GK), Gabriel, White, Kiwior, Saliba, Γdegaard, Rice, Havertz, Trossard, Jesus & Saka
The Blues are failing to come out of the dark ages and their recent loss came in the form of FA Cup elimination against Manchester City in the semi-final. With only 37% possession in the match, Chelsea conceded a goal during the last moments.
Overall, Chelsea carries an average possession of 59% - like the Gunners, it has been consistent in both home and away games. They have taken an average of 11.52 shots in every game this season out of which 17% have witnessed a conversion. Chelsea has recorded 33% wins in away fixtures this season with 1.73 goals in every match.
Cole Palmer is their leading goal scorer with 20 goals and 9 assists on his name. Nicolas Jackson stands at 10 goals and 4 assists on his name.
Chelseaβs major struggles are in the defence department as they have conceded an average of 1.68 goals this season with only 6 clean sheets. During the away fixtures, they have conceded an average of 1.8 goals.
The Blues will be travelling without Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia.
Predicted Lineup: PetroviΔ (GK), Silva, Cucurella, Chalobah, Gusto, Gallagher, Mudryk, Palmer, Caicedo, Madueke & Jackson
Chelsea have improved their attack but the club still struggles at the back when it comes to the away games.
The Gunners have a strong defence and it wonβt be an easy task for the Blues to dominate the hosts. Chelsea will struggle to score but Arsenal will find it easier to convert their shorts.
We predict a win for Arsenal on Wednesday.
