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Chelsea vs Arsenal prediction, odds and team news

Chelsea will look to solidify their grip on third spot and further dent Arsenal's top-four chances when the two teams meet in the Premier League on Wednesday night.

The Blues recently conquered London rivals Crystal Palace with a comfortable FA Cup semi-final win at Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

And Thomas Tuchel will be hoping his men can do the same against their North London opponents at Stamford Bridge tonight.

However, Arsenal are desperately in need of three points as they have gone their last three games without scoring a single point on the board.

Interestingly, the Gunners beat Chelsea the last time these two sides met on the Blues' home ground - but will they have enough firepower to be able to do that again?

Ahead of the game, our tipster Robert Mann takes a look at some of the best bets from Chelsea vs Arsenal to get your teeth stuck into.

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Chelsea vs Arsenal betting tips & predictions

Chelsea are 5/6 to win, with Arsenal priced at 10/3 to come away with the victory. A draw is priced at 5/2.

Prediction: Chelsea to win 2-0 (15/2)

Win to nil: Chelsea (2/1)

While things are looking up for Chelsea, Arsenal seem to have lost their rhythm, having now lost four of their previous five matches in the Premier League.

They have failed to score in three of those and, after losing 2-0 to Chelsea in August, there's every chance they may struggle on the road this evening.

First Goalscorer: Timo Werner (6/1)

Timo Werner's move to Chelsea has yet to work out fully, with the German only able to score 23 goals for the club since joining in 2020.

However, the pacy forward has netted three goals in his previous three games in all competitions and, as a result, we're backing him to draw first blood against an out of form Arsenal side tonight.

To assist: Mason Mount 1+ (11/4)

Mason Mount should continue to thrive in Chelsea's front three alongside Kai Havertz and Timo Werner.

Tonight's game will be Mount's 100th top-flight appearance, so far racking up 23 goals and 18 assists, the most goal involvements of any English player during 100 games in the Premier League.

Odds are correct at the time of publication and are, as always, subject to change.

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Chelsea team news

Mateo Kovacic has joined long-term absentees Ben Chilwell and Callum Hudson-Odoi on the treatment table, while Ross Barkley is another doubt after he missed the Palace win through sickness.

Meanwhile, it would not come as a surprise to see Tuchel consider handing Romelu Lukaku a start given how much he terrorised the Arsenal backline at the Emirates earlier this season.

Chelsea possible starting lineup:

Mendy; James, Silva, Rudiger; Azpilicueta, Kante, Jorginho, Alonso; Mount, Werner; Lukaku

Arsenal team news

Takehiro Tomiyasu is due to return to team training before Wednesday's game and could be in with a shot at making his comeback here.

Thomas Partey and Kieran Tierney are both still out and captain Alexandre Lacazette's participation is also up in the air after he tested positive for COVID-19 before the Southampton clash.

Arsenal possible starting lineup:

Ramsdale; Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tavares; Xhaka, Lokonga; Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe; Martinelli

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