Arsenal vs Chelsea lineups, starting 11 and latest team news for Premier League clash
Mikel Arteta has admitted his Arsenal side have no control over the Premier League title race ahead of hosting Chelsea on May 2.
Holders Manchester City have overtaken the Gunners at the top of the table for the first time since August, with Pep Guardiola now firmly in the lead.
Arteta needs City to drop points in the final round of games for a chance to revive the title race and hurt City’s drive for a trophy triple this season.
Visitors Chelsea make their way to London after Frank Lampard’s five straight defeats since Frank Lampard’s return to Stamford Bridge.
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Below are the predicted lineups for both teams based on the latest news leading up to the game.
Lineup Arsenal vs Chelsea
Injuries to key players have impacted Arteta’s arsenal in the title race with the France international Wilhelm Saliba the hosts are still missing.
Lampard’s injury list is longer than Arteta’s, with England star ReeceJames ruled out until next season, and Kalidou Koulibaly, Mason Mount, Reece James And Marc Cucurella missing in this game.
Below are the expected starting line-ups of both teams ahead of this Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium on May 2nd.
Arsenal from 11
(4-3-3): Ramsdale (TG) – White, Holding, Gabriel, Zinchenko – Odegaard, Partey, Xhaka – Saka, Jesus, Trossard
- Injured: Saliba, Tomiyasu, Elneny
- Blocked: None
Saliba’s continued absence means Rob Holding will retain his place in defense, however Leandro Trossard could turn to attack instead Gabriel Martinelli.
Chelsea from 11
(3-4-3): Kepa (TG) – Fofana, Silva, Badiashile – Loftus-Cheek, Fernandez, Kante, Chilwell – Sterling, Havertz, Felix
- Injured: Broja, Koulibaly, James, Cucurella, Mount, Bettinelli
- Blocked: None
Lampard is likely to remain loyal to most of the starting XI, who lost 2-0 to Brentford recently, but will be fit again Benoit Badiashile And Kai Havertz could he hand over a beginning.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Stream, TV Channels
Chelsea’s fate appears to be sealed even before the run-in as Lampard’s side struggle to finish in the top half of the table.
Arsenal’s title fight looks to be over but Arteta will keep the pressure on as City look to match Manchester United’s 1999 treble in 2023.
| TV channel | stream | |
|---|---|---|
| USA | USA Network, Universo | Fubo, NBC App/Website, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Universo Now |
| Canada | — | fubo |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Heaven GO |
| Australia | — | Opus Sport |
| New Zealand | — | Sky Sports NOW |
| India | — | Hotstar VIP, JioTV |
| Hong Kong | — | Now E, now player |
| Malaysia | Astro Supersport 3 | Astro Go, Sooka |
| Singapore | — | StarHub TV+ |
UNITED KINGDOM: The game is available via Sky Sports live TV and streaming options.
UNITED STATES: This game is available on the NBC USA Network with streaming options via Fubo. Spanish language options are available on Universo and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo.
Canada: Every Premier League match is streamed live on Fubo.
Australia: Optus Sport is the exclusive broadcaster of Premier League football in Australia.