Arsenal star is expected to play against Chelsea, providing a significant advantage for Mikel Arteta despite dealing with an injury.

Arsenal receives a significant injury boost as a key player is expected to participate against Chelsea despite an injury setback, according to reports.

Arsenal’s star player is expected to make a significant impact against Chelsea, even after dealing with an injury setback.

Despite facing an injury, an Arsenal key player is poised to contribute significantly in the upcoming match against Chelsea.

The Gunners are facing a challenging period, having secured only one point from their last three league matches.

Their recent outing ended in a narrow 1-0 loss to Inter Milan in the Champions League, where they arguably performed better than the scoreline suggests.

As they prepare for the crucial derby at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, Arsenal finds themselves seven points adrift of league leaders Liverpool, making this match essential for their campaign.

According to BBC Sport, midfielder Declan Rice is likely to play despite dealing with a broken toe sustained during the 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United, which also kept him out of the match against Inter.

There is growing optimism regarding his fitness for the upcoming clash with Chelsea.

Rice’s inclusion in Lee Carsley’s 26-man squad for England’s Nations League fixtures against Greece and Ireland further indicates his readiness to push through the discomfort.

His return would be a significant advantage for Arsenal.

Manager Mikel Arteta is expected to revert to his most effective midfield pairing against Chelsea.

While Mikel Merino has shown promise with his attacking runs, he has occasionally struggled to keep pace with the Premier League’s intensity since joining the club after pre-season and recovering from an early injury.

In our assessment, Rice and Thomas Partey form the strongest midfield duo for Arsenal.

Partey typically assumes a holding role, allowing Rice the freedom to advance. We anticipate a similar setup this weekend.

Additionally, Martin Odegaard has made a brief return from injury, appearing for five minutes in the recent match.

During his short stint, the Norwegian showcased effective high pressing, and it would not be surprising if he reclaims his spot in the starting lineup against Chelsea.