This morning at 6:51am PDT (Sunday, March 16, 2025), our captains ready for the London clash between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium. Battle start set for 1:30 pm-GMT (9:30 am-EDT). Both clubs need Premier League points, the last battle before the international break. The virtuous, the blue-eyed and the indifferent all eager to watch an exciting football battle. Read here for all the updates!

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Scene at Emirates station

The atmosphere is charged with electricity. Arsenal battle their own rivals Chelsea. The heat is rising in the Premier League table. Arsenal in second place with 55 points (28 fights), Champions League place aimed. Chelsea in fifth place, moving on with a 4-3-5 record, just 1 point ahead of Nottingham Forest. A win will keep them 3 points clear of Arsenal.

Team news and emotions

Cole Palmer from Chelsea is not in the fight! Known as "Cold Palmer", without a goal or assist in seven fights. Bukayo Saka from Arsenal is not available today, but will return soon. Raheem Sterling (on loan from Chelsea) will not take part in the fight.

Fixed-squad:

• Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelley, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Martinelli, Trossard, Marino.
  
  
• Chelsea: Sanchez, Fofana, Badiashile, Colville, Kukurella, James (hero), Caicedo, Neto, Fernandez, Sancho, Ncunku.

Pre-fight enigma

Arsenal coach Arteta said: "It's an essential battle... it's necessary to win." The Arsenal heroes rested in the midweek Champions League battle (9-3 to PSV), so they are ready again. Chelsea coach Maresca made six changes from the Copenhagen clash, but suffered from Palmer's problem.

Predictions abound on social media. Arsenal attack and Chelsea counter-attack discussed. A historically goal-heavy battle—Arsenal have won six of the last nine, including a 5-0 victory last year.

The importance of the battle

Apart from the London clash, the impact on the Premier League standings is great. Arsenal will consolidate their Champions League position with a win. Chelsea should move back into the top four with a win. Both need a win before the international break.

How to watch the fight

if you’re not going to Emirates station—streaming on Sky Sports Main Event (UK), Peacock (USA), Disney+ Hotstar (India). Watch highlights from Arsenal.com and the Chelsea site at the end of the fight.

Prediction

Palmer-less Chelsea attack weak. Arsenal heroes rested and home advantage. Arsenal will win 2-1. The combination of Odegard and Martinelli will score.

Stay tuned here for the most info as the battle begins! What's your score estimate? Write in the comments!