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Two teams with maximum points meet in a mouth-watering London derby as Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
The Gunners are one of two sides yet to concede in the league so far, after beating Aston Villa 1-0 on their travels last time out.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are the joint-top scorers with Brighton & Hove Albion (seven), but have been a lot leakier in defence.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Arsenal vs. Chelsea key stats
- Arsenal have faced fewer shots (11) and shots on target (one) than any other side this season.
- Chelsea have won every game in all competitions this season (three).
- Arsenal are unbeaten in the last 11 H2Hs (W8, D3) across all competitions.
Arsenal vs. Chelsea preview: Gunners to go three wins in three?
Arsenal vs Chelsea — Tale of the Tape
| Arsenal | vs | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 4th |
| 6 | Points | 6 |
| 4 | Goals For | 7 |
| 0 | Goals Against | 5 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 3rd | Home / Away Rank | 3rd |
After winning the Premier League, Arsenal flexed their muscle against nearest challengers Manchester City with a 3-0 win in the Community Shield.
The Gunners have also won their first two league games without conceding, showing they are still a formidable force.
There was some disappointment in North London over being unable to sign an elite attacker in the transfer window, but Mikel Arteta's men have still managed to score seven goals across three matches.
William Saliba remains out injured, but Jurrien Timber has returned to training, while Cristhian Mosquera, Declan Rice and Bruno Guimaraes have seemingly recovered from minor knocks.
Chelsea have made an equally impressive start under Xabi Alonso, also winning their first two league matches with a 2-0 triumph at home to Luton Town in the Carabao Cup in between.
This will be the real test of the Blues' potential title credentials though, and they have a horrible record against Arsenal in recent meetings.
They also failed to sign a replacement for Enzo Fernandez in the transfer window after his £125 move to Man City on deadline day, and have left themselves short in midfield.
Moises Caicedo remains an injury doubt, so it could be Reece James and Romeo Lavia in midfield at the Emirates.
Arsenal vs. Chelsea form guide & betting tips
| Arsenal | vs | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
WW |
Form | WW |
| 6 | Points | 6 |
| 2nd | Form Table | 4th |
| 4 | Goals For | 7 |
| 0 | Goals Against | 5 |
LWWWW |
Form (All Comps) | DWWWW |
Whispers predicts: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea
Arsenal are 73/100 (1.73) favourites to win, but while we side with the bookies, we want to explore other bets.
Despite the Gunners' watertight defence, we fancy BTTS – Yes at 8/11 (1.73), given Chelsea's attacking prowess.
The Blues' discipline will be questioned having picked up at least three yellow cards in each of their last three away fixtures, and having Pedro Neto sent off in this corresponding fixture last season, so Over 2.5 Chelsea cards at 10/11 (1.91) also offers value.
In terms of player betting, Bukayo Saka has scored in both league matches so far, and with a habit of performing against Chelsea too, Saka to score anytime at 9/4 (3.25) could be worth a punt.
Overall, we are predicting a 2-1 Arsenal win, which can be backed at 8/1 (9.00).
> BTTS – Yes at 8/11 (1.73) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 Chelsea cards at 10/11 (1.91) | Likelihood: Probable
> Saka to score anytime at 9/4 (3.25) | Likelihood: Possible