Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has shaken off injury fears to face Chelsea this afternoon.
The winger went off late in the win over Tottenham last weekend after being awkwardly caught in a challenge with Xavi Simons.
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Saka was on the pitch at full-time to celebrate with his team-mates, and he avoided any significant problem.
Mikel Arteta's big decision came at No10. Martin Odegaard was thought to be back from a knee injury after coming off the bench against Spurs, but Eberechi Eze keeps his place and Odegaard isn’t involved at all.
Eze scored twice in the north London derby and will be hoping to now kick on and maintain that form.
Kai Havertz returns to the squad to face his former club, with Arteta confirming that the German would resume training on Saturday. Viktor Gyokeres scored a superb brace against Spurs and leads the line again in an unchanged team.
In defence, Piero Hincapie continues to impress and keeps his place over Riccardo Calafiori at left-back.
Ben White is still out after missing the north London derby with a "niggle". Arteta said only “let’s see” when asked for a new update on the defender on Friday.
Max Dowman, meanwhile, played for the Under-21s as they were beaten by Ipswich on Friday night, as he continues his return from an ankle ligament injury.
Arsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Rice, Zubimendi, Saka, Eze, Trossard, Gyokeres
Subs: Kepa, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Norgaard, Madueke, Martinelli, Jesus, Havertz
Injured: Merino, Odegaard, White
Time and date: 4.30pm GMT on Sunday, March 1, 2026
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
How to watch: Sky Sports
