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Arsenal XI vs Chelsea: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

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Verri, M. (2026, September 6). Arsenal XI vs Chelsea: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-xi-vs-chelsea-predicted-lineup-confirmed-team-news-injury-latest-premier-league-today-b1295570.html

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Quick Summary

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is preparing for the team's match against Chelsea, with several players facing uncertain availability due to injuries or knocks. Bruno Guimaraes picked up a small issue in the previous game and is a doubt, while Timber is closing in on a return but unlikely to feature. The predicted starting lineup has Bukayo Saka looking to score his third consecutive goal. The match is scheduled for Sunday at 4:30pm BST at the Emirates Stadium.

Written by AI on 2026-09-06, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

Chelsea vs Arsenal Match Summary

Match Result

Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1

Date and Venue

September 6, 2026; Emirates Stadium, London

Key Events

Morgan Rogers scored for Chelsea in the second minute.
Kai Havertz equalized for Arsenal midway through the first half.
Martin Odegaard secured the victory with a goal soon after halftime.

Lineups and Substitutions

Chelsea: Reece James played as a midfielder alongside Romeo Lavia. Jordan Henderson was ruled out due to injury, while Valentin Barco could be seen on the bench.
Arsenal: Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard were key figures in their comeback.

Analysis

Chelsea spent around £349m during the summer transfer window but faced depth issues in midfield with injuries affecting players like Malo Gusto, who had to replace midfielder Romeo Lavia in the second half.
Arsenal demonstrated strong defensive resilience and attacking prowess, overcoming a first-half deficit to win convincingly.
Xabi Alonso, Chelsea's manager, deployed Reece James in an unfamiliar midfield role but faced criticism for his team’s lack of creativity and poor marking leading to Odegaard’s winning goal.

Summary

Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the season with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea, highlighting their defensive solidity and offensive threats despite not having signed a top striker. Meanwhile, Chelsea's high spending on transfers was called into question due to tactical challenges and injuries affecting depth in crucial positions.

Written for “Arsenal Beat Chelsea in Premier League Derby” on 2026-11-02, grounded in this article and the 28 other(s) covering the same event.

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Who wrote this

Matt Verri

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Claims (9 extracted, 1 hedged)

In a derby which has been billed as attack vs defence, Chelsea’s forwards have hit the ground running and come up against the Gunners’ impressive rearguard. asserted

forwards → bill → rearguard

Cristhian Mosquera’s withdrawal against Aston Villa on Monday night was precautionary, according to Arteta, but the Arsenal manager might be tempted to add more experience to his back line as Ezri Konsa pushed to make his full debut at centre-back alongside Gabriel. uncertain

Konsa → accord → Gabriel

Arsenal showcased their impressive strength in depth at Villa Park, particularly in midfield. asserted

Arsenal → showcase → midfield

Bruno Guimaraes came off the bench and was bright in his cameo, though he picked up a small issue in that match and is a doubt for the London derby against the Blues. asserted

he → come → Blues

"He had a knock against Villa in the previous game,” Arteta said at his pre-match press conference on Friday. asserted

Arteta → have → Friday

“He's been assessed, but probably tomorrow he will be ok to train." asserted

he → assess → ?

Arteta indicated that Timber is closing in on a return but it would be a surprise if he was involved on Sunday. "He's in really good condition at the moment,” Arteta said. asserted

Arteta → indicate → moment

“He's been training with us now, he's in a good place." asserted

he → train → place

On his chances of playing against Chelsea, the Arsenal manager added: "We will decide again tomorrow after training." In attack, Christos Tzolis had a tough time of it against Villa and Eberechi Eze pushed his case for a start by making a difference after coming on at half time. Viktor Gyokeres has not played a minute in the Premier League this season and is not expected to replace Kai Havertz for this match, with Arteta so often trusting the German in big games. Read More Bukayo Saka has started the season well and is looking to get on the scoresheet for the third match in a row. asserted

Saka → play → row