Arsenal vs Chelsea: Match Preview, 29/12/2019

Arsenal will host Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon as Mikel Arteta takes charge of his first game at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal vs Chelsea KICK OFF TIME?

• This premier league encounter will take place on Sunday 29^th December, 2019.

• It will kick off at 14:00 (UK time).

• The match will be held at Emirates Stadium.

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How To Watch/Read

(Live Commentary & Stream Details)

• Follow the action with our dedicated Live Commentary.

• Highlights of the game will be published shortly after full-time on the Arsenal TV app.

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Arsenal Team News

• Arsenal will welcome back Calum Chambers from suspension for Sunday's Premier League clash with London rivals Chelsea.

• Nicolas Pepe could be handed a starting role by Mikel Arteta as he looks to freshen up his starting lineup.

Chelsea Team News

• Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic has also completed his one-match suspension.
• Mount may come into the team in place of Hudson-Odoi.

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Opta Stats

• Arsenal have won two of their last three Premier League home games against Chelsea.
• Arsenal have never lost a Premier League home game against Chelsea when they've scored the first goal, winning 11 and drawing four of their 15 such games.

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Predicted Starting XI: 

• Arsenal: Leno; Maitland-Niles, Chambers, Luiz, Saka; Xhaka, Guendouzi; Pepe, Ozil, Aubameyang; Lacazette.
• Chelsea: Kepa; Tomori, Rudiger, Zouma; Azpilicueta, Kante, Kovacic, Marcos Alonso; Mount, Abraham, Willian