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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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-06 · by Matt Verri

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.
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Story summary

Arsenal's Strong Start to the Season

Arsenal have kept two clean sheets in their opening two matches of the season, showcasing their impressive strength in defence. In contrast, Chelsea won 4-3 against Brighton last time out, displaying an attacking prowess that could prove a challenge for Arsenal.

Chelsea's New-Look Attack

Chelsea's new-look front three of Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer, and Joao Pedro have been frightening in attack, with Rogers having already opened his account in his new colours on his league debut against Fulham. This match will be a key test for Arsenal's defence.

Injury Updates

Reece James could start in midfield for Chelsea, where he is expected to deploy him this season, and his importance in that position is due to grow after Enzo Fernandez departed for Manchester City and the transfer of Lamine Camara collapsed. Jordan Henderson has not yet played for his new club due to a wrist injury suffered at the World Cup.

How to Watch

This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage set to start at 4pm BST ahead of the 4.30pm BST kick off. Sky subscribers can stream the match live on the Sky Go app and website.

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal's predicted XI vs Chelsea (3-4-2-1): Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Saka, Partey, Xhaka, Trossard; Martinelli, Nketiah

Chelsea predicted XI vs Arsenal: Martinez; Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill; Neto, Lavia, James, Hato; Rogers, Palmer; Joao Pedro

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📰 Arsenal vs Chelsea Match Prep
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Matt Verri
92 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 Well, for one night and you would expect one night only, the shackles were released.
🔮 Worked tirelessly but there was a sense Davies’ influence grew once Saka was off and he felt he could stay forward more.
🔮 Those plans were ripped up inside the opening ten minutes of the match in what will be a significant concern for Arteta.
🔮 "Yes, I would love to," Raya said.
🔮 Jurrien Timber is likely to come in at right-back, as he continues to share the minutes with Ben White. In midfield, Myles Lewis-Skelly will hope to get his chance over Bruno Guimaraes, while Martin Zubimendi is available again and “will be involved” after a minor hamstring issue.
🔮 He is not expected to be involved in Arsenal's showdown with Bayern on Wednesday night but his absence is not likely to be a lengthy one.
🔮 Got Williams booked early on but then did not do enough to test him.
🔮 It had not cost them this week, when three slow starts have still delivered three wins, but it will catch up with them.
🔮 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed after the match that Saka had been dealing with a minor illness issue, but he is expected to be ready to start against Forest in the Premier League.
🔮 "For example, after the game with Lille, he came in and he’d made a massive impact and you could see straight away what he did on the pitch.
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Topics

Arsenal Aston Villa Chelsea Gunners London

Subjects

Arteta PERSON · 5× Arsenal ORG · 4× Chelsea ORG · 2× Gabriel PERSON · 2× Timber PERSON · 2× Villa PERSON · 2× Aston Villa ORG · 1× Cristhian Mosquera’s PERSON · 1× Ezri Konsa PERSON · 1× Gunners ORG · 1×

Narrative

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.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-06
🔮 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.

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
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