Arsenal vs Chelsea

Arsenal host Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, September 6, in a top-of-the-table Premier League Matchweek 3 clash. Both sides have taken maximum points from their opening two games, setting up a London derby with early-season title implications.

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Arsenal are without William Saliba (lower back) and Jurien Timber (groin, hip and pelvic issues). Bruno Guimareas is a doubt with a similar groin problem. Ezri Kossa could make his debut against his former club, while Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Declan Rice are set to start.

Chelsea travel without Jordan Henderon (wrist), Marco Palestra and Enzo Fernandez, with Fernande’s future at the club also uncertain. Moies Caicedo is a doubt after missing the midweek win over Brighton, but could return. Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Morga Rogers are expected to lead the attack.

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Arsenal have reeled off five straight wins across all competitions, including a 3-0 Community Shield victory over Manchester City and a 1-0 league win at Aston Villa last time out. Saka has two goals already this season, while Havertz has one goal from two shots on target.

Chelsea have also won both league matches, scoring seven goals but conceding five. A 3-2 victory at Fulham featured a goal and an assist from Palmer, while Joao Pedro has two goals and two assists in 180 minutes.

Key Battle: Midfield Control

With Caicedo’s involvement uncertain, much will depend on how Rice and Martin Odegard dictate the tempo. Chelsea’s Roneo Lavia is likely to fill in, with Joao Pedro dropping deep to link play. Both teams will target transitions: Arsenal’s wide overloads through Saka and Calafiori against Chelsea’s wing-backs can decide the contest.

With both sides aimging to stay perfect, a tight, high-intensity encounter is expected at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal then face a tough trip to Newcastle, while Chelsea host Brentford — early-season momentum is at stake.