Can The Gunners Pass the Chelsea Test?

Arsenal lead the league and know that every remaining fixture carries title implications. Chelsea, meanwhile, are chasing CL qualification and can ill afford further dropped points. When the sides meet at the Emirates on Sunday, both campaigns face defining moments. Let’s take a closer look at Sunday’s big match in London!

Match Analysis

Arsenal return home after a commanding 4–1 win over Tottenham. They have won four consecutive league matches at the Emirates, kept clean sheets in three of them and scored eight goals in that stretch. Structurally, they look balanced. Offensively, they remain dynamic.

Chelsea are unbeaten in the league under Liam Rosenior, having taken 14 points from the last 18 available. However, consecutive draws against Leeds and Burnley have highlighted late-game vulnerability. They have dropped the second-most points from winning positions this season — a statistic that could prove decisive in high-pressure encounters.

Head-to-head data also favours Arsenal. The Gunners are unbeaten in their last 10 meetings with Chelsea across all competitions and eliminated the Blues from the League Cup earlier this season.

Derbies between these sides often produce goals. Two of the last three encounters at the Emirates have gone over 2.5 goals, and both teams have consistent attacking output.

Team News

Arsenal remain without Mikel Merino, but otherwise report a near fully fit squad. Bukayo Saka is expected to be available.

Chelsea will miss Wesley Fofana through suspension, while Levi Colwill and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens are sidelined. Reece James is likely to return.

Odds and Tips

Arsenal’s home defensive record and superior structural control give them a slight edge. Chelsea possess the attacking quality to score, but defensive inconsistencies remain.

Tip: Arsenal win & both teams to score at 3.25.

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Please note that the odds might have changed since the writing and/or publication of this article.

Last updated: 27.02.26