TWO of London’s biggest club’s clash in a blockbuster as both Arsenal and Chelsea look to solidify their charge for Champions League football.
The big news ahead of kick-off was that Blues talisman Cole Palmer was absent from the matchday squad with a minor injury.
The West London side’s slow start would be capitalised by the hosts as makeshift striker Mikel Merino rose highest from a corner to flick a header over Robert Sánchez after 20 minutes of dominance.
- TV channel: Sky Sports
- Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Martinelli, Merino, Trossard.
- Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Fofana, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella; James, Caicedo; Neto, Enzo, Sancho, Nkunku.
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