Ladbrokes is offering a special promotion for the upcoming London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea, where they have boosted the odds of an Arsenal win from 8/1 to 50/1. To claim this offer, new customers must open an account with Ladbrokes, deposit at least £10, and place a £1 bet on Arsenal to beat Chelsea before the match kicks off on Sunday. If the bet wins, punters will receive free bets worth up to £49, which can be used on any sports market within four days of being credited. The offer is only available for new customers aged 18 or over who are UK and Republic of Ireland residents.
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Arsenal vs Chelsea: A Tale of Two Derbies
The highly anticipated London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea is just around the corner, with both teams looking to assert their dominance in the Premier League.
In a pre-match interview, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his confidence in his team's ability to compete against the Blues. "I think they have every ingredient to be in the highest part of the table," he said.
Meanwhile, Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso is expected to deploy Reece James in midfield, where his importance will likely grow after the transfer collapse of Lamine Camara and Enzo Fernandez's departure for Manchester City.
The two teams have been on a roll so far this season, with Arsenal showcasing their strength in depth against Aston Villa and Chelsea impressing with an attacking display against Brighton.
This match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two teams with different strengths. Can Arteta's side contain the Blues' new-look attack, or will Alonso's men prove too strong for the Gunners?
Chelsea XI vs Arsenal: Predicted Lineup
Emi Martinez is set to keep his place in goal, while Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer, and Joao Pedro will again form the fearsome front three.
Reece James could start in midfield, where he will be expected to play a crucial role alongside Romeo Lavia and Valentin Barco.
Arsenal XI vs Chelsea: Predicted Lineup
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has indicated that Cristhian Mosquera's withdrawal against Aston Villa was precautionary, but the Gunners may still opt to add more experience to their back line with Ezri Konsa pushing for his full debut.
Bruno Guimaraes is a doubt after picking up a small issue in the previous match, while Timber is closing in on a return from injury.
How to Watch Arsenal vs Chelsea
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 4pm BST ahead of the 4.30pm BST kick off.
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Arsenal and Chelsea put their 100 per cent records in the Premier League on the line when the pair meet in this weekend’s London derby - and Ladbrokes are running a special offer for the game, offering odds of 50/1 on the Gunners to make it three wins from three.
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However, by using one of the links on this page to open an account with Ladbrokes, bettors can get massively enhanced odds of 50/1 on a Gunners victory.
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This special Ladbrokes welcome offer requires punters to open an account, deposit £10 or more and place a maximum £1 bet on Arsenal to beat Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday.
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The free bets can be used on any sports market, including football, but punters only have four days to use the free bets after they are credited.
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- Make a first deposit of £10 or more using a qualifying payment method.
- Place a £1 single bet on Arsenal to beat Chelsea before the match kicks off at 16.30 BST, Sunday, 6 September 2026.
- If the bet wins, the £1 qualifying bet is settled with a cash payout, with the extra winnings credited as free bets to equal a payout at 50/1.
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Ladbrokes Arsenal vs Chelsea offer terms & conditions
- Offer applies to new customers only who are UK and Republic of Ireland residents aged 18 or over.
- Promotional period runs until 16.30 BST on Sunday, 6 September 2026.
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- Account must be verified and the customer must not have deposited previously.
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Deposits from e-wallets, including Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, pre-payment cards and certain debit cards, do not qualify.
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- Cashed out and void bets will not qualify.
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- Cash returns are paid at the original odds.
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If the qualifying bet wins, 10 x £5 free bet tokens are credited within 24 hours of the market settling.
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- Free bets can be used on any sports market but cannot be used on Virtual Sports, Specials, Tote or Pools.
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- Free bets must be used within four days of being credited.
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If the team you backed in the match result market goes two goals ahead at any point, the bet is settled as a winner regardless of the final result.
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This applies to singles and accumulators.
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- Daily odds boosts: This offer does what it says on the tin - Ladbrokes provide daily price boosts across a range of matches and markets.
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The game is free to play with no qualifying bet required.
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This Ladbrokes football offer applies when punters place an acca of five or more legs on selected markets.
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If exactly one of your selections loses you will receive your stake back as a free bet up to £10.
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This applies to your first qualifying acca of the day, the combined odds of which must be at least 3/1.
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It’s important to remember that gambling should be treated as a form of entertainment, not a way to make money.
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Bettors are advised to set deposit limits, take regular breaks and never bet more than they can afford.
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The UK Gambling Commission requires gambling operators to provide responsible gambling tools to help them stay in control, such as deposit limits, time-outs, reality checks, and self-exclusion.
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We aim to offer every online gambler and reader of The Standard a safe and fair platform through unbiased reviews and offers from the UK's best online gambling companies.
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Gambling can be addictive, always play responsibly and only bet what you can afford to lose.
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Gambling sites have a number of tools to assist you to stay in control, including deposit limits and time outs.
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If you think you have a problem, advice and support is available for you now from BeGambleAware or Gamcare.
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Any offers or odds listed in this article are correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
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Terms & Conditions apply to all offers.
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