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Preview: Arsenal vs Chelsea – Team News, Lineups, and Injury Latest

 

In a highly anticipated midweek Premier League clash, Arsenal will face off against their London rivals, Chelsea, at the Emirates Stadium.

 

After a challenging period that saw them exit the Champions League, the Gunners managed to secure a crucial victory against an injury-plagued Wolves side at Molineux. This win propelled them back to the top of the Premier League table, providing them with some much-needed respite.

 

Meanwhile, Chelsea suffered a defeat in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday, adding to their recent woes. As both teams prepare for this crucial encounter, the team news and injury updates will play a significant role in determining the outcome of the match.

 

Manchester City will have the advantage of having two games in hand over Arsenal when they face Brighton on Thursday. In their previous match, it was Manchester City who put an end to Chelsea’s FA Cup journey with Bernardo Silva scoring a scrappy late winner.

 

The campaign in west London has been filled with ups and downs, as Mauricio Pochettino has struggled to make an impact during the Todd Boehly era. With a mid-table finish expected, the west Londoners would relish the opportunity to hinder Arsenal’s pursuit of the title.

 

In their previous encounter, these two teams played to a 2-2 draw, with Mikel Arteta’s Gunners making a comeback from a 2-0 deficit. As for injury concerns, there are no new issues following Saturday’s match at Molineux, although Jurrien Timber is likely to be absent on Tuesday night.

 

The team’s lineup may see some adjustments, including the possibility of Takehiro Tomiyasu playing as a left-back. Leandro Trossard has proven himself worthy of maintaining his position in the attacking line.

 

Jorginho and Kai Havertz are both potential starters for the upcoming match against their former team.

 

Chelsea’s current situation includes Cole Palmer falling ill, while Malo Gusto and Ben Chilwell are added to the list of injured players before facing Arsenal.

 

The team is facing challenges as they prepare for a match at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, following a recent 1-0 loss to Manchester City. Mauricio Pochettino continues to deal with the absence of seven players, with three more facing setbacks after the previous game at Wembley Stadium.

 

Chelsea had hoped to rotate their squad ahead of the Arsenal match in order to keep players fresh as they push for a spot in Europe.

 

The injury list for Chelsea is notably longer than that of the Gunners, with Pochettino facing the absence of several key players for their upcoming visit to the Emirates.

 

Missing from Chelsea’s lineup will be Romeo Lavia, Reece James, Lesley Ugochukwu, Christopher Nkunku, and Wesley Fofana, while Levi Colwill and Malo Gusto, who sustained an injury over the weekend, are both uncertain for the match.

 

Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi are expected to be included in the starting lineup, while star player Cole Palmer is likely to feature on the right wing.

 

Arsenal and Chelsea are set to face off in an upcoming match, and both teams have announced their predicted lineups. For Arsenal, Raya will be in goal, with White, Saliba, Gabriel, and Tomiyasu forming the defensive line. Jorginho, Rice, and Odegaard will control the midfield, while Saka, Havertz, and Trossard will lead the attack.

 

On the other hand, Chelsea’s predicted lineup includes Petrovic as the goalkeeper, with Disasi, Silva, Chalobah, and Chilwell in defense. Caicedo and Fernandez will provide support in midfield, while Palmer, Gallagher, and Sterling will be responsible for creating opportunities in the attacking third, with Jackson leading the line.

 

In their previous encounter, Chelsea displayed an impressive performance, and their recent form has been quite commendable. They were unfortunate not to secure a victory against Man City due to their inefficiency in the final third. As a result, we can anticipate a competitive match on Tuesday, with the visitors, led by a former Spurs manager, eager to disrupt their London rivals’ pursuit of the title.

 

Although Arsenal had a relatively straightforward win against Wolves over the weekend, it was a professional display nonetheless. However, Chelsea is expected to pose some challenges for them in the midweek fixture. The question remains whether Pochettino’s team can achieve a significant result away from home. They have previously accomplished it at the Etihad, and they will likely come close to doing so in this match as well.

 

Based on the analysis, the prediction for the match is a 2-1 victory for Arsenal over Chelsea.

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