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The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Is Arsenal v Chelsea on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League clash

Arsenal host rivals Chelsea as the Premier League leaders look to reclaim their five-point advantage at the top following Manchester City’s 1-0 win at Leeds yesterday.

Mikel Arteta’s side enjoyed a thumping 4-1 win at north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur last week and celebrated with a free midweek as the pressure of the title race intensifies.

Now, a second London derby in a row awaits as Liam Rosenior’s side return to the Emirates looking to offer more than they did in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final last month.

Chelsea held Arsenal to a battling 1-1 draw at home earlier this season and the Blues are in need of the points, too, as they compete with Liverpool and Manchester United in the top-five race.

Here’s everything you need to know

When is Arsenal v Chelsea?

Kick-off at the Emirates is 4:30pm on Sunday 1 March.

How can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, following the coverage of the earlier kick-offs.

What is the Arsenal team news?

Kai Havertz is expected to return to the Arsenal squad. It would not be a surprise for Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres to keep their places following sparkling displays in the 4-1 win at Tottenham.

Marc Cucurella is not fit to face Arsenal and Wesley Fofana is suspended following his sending off against Burnley. Estevao Willian also remains out.

Possible line-ups

Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Eze; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard

Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James, Tosin, Chalobah, Gusto; Caicedo, Santos; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto ; Pedro

What are the odds?

UK betting sites are favouring an Arsenal win, with the league leaders odds-on to take all three points.

Arsenal win - 4/7

Draw - 3/1

Chelsea win - 9/2

Odds via Paddy Power

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