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Adam Newson

Confirmed Chelsea team vs Arsenal – Sarr handed shock start, Loftus-Cheek in, Lukaku returns

Thomas Tuchel has made four changes to his Chelsea side for this evening's Premier League clash against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge – the most surprising of which sees Malang Sarr return to the left of the Blues' back three at the expense of Antonio Rudiger.

Chelsea head into tonight's contest fully confident, having booked their place in the FA Cup final on Sunday. In contrast, the Gunners have suffered back-to-back defeats in the Premier League and have thrown their chances of finishing in the top four and securing Champions League football for next season into doubt.

Victory for Mikel Arteta's side at Stamford Bridge is imperative. Yet it won't be easy given the Chelsea team picked by Tuchel contains several players who have hit top form in recent matches. In goal remains Edouard Mendy, and the Senegal international is likely to keep his spot for the remainder of the campaign, as the Blues head coach explained during his pre-match press conference.

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