Chelsea vs Arsenal: Predicted lineups today and confirmed team news | Football

Chelsea can have Cole Palmer back and available once they host Arsenal in an enormous Premier League showdown this afternoon.

A persistent groin problem has derailed the England international’s season to date, starting just three games in all competitions.

A fractured toe suffered after stubbing it off a door at home shelved plans for him to return last week against Burnley with Maresca initially suggesting his talisman can be unavailable this weekend.

Palmer was spotted back in training this week nonetheless with hope a specially designed boot can speed up his recovery.

Maresca confirmed the excellent news on Friday, telling reporters Palmer could even come into his starting XI.

Estevao meanwhile enjoyed a memorable night midweek against Barcelona but there was slight concern when he required treatment within the 83^rd minute before being replaced.

There was no mention of any injury when Maresca spoke to the press on Friday with the Brazil international hoping to maintain his place within the starting XI.

Arsenal secured one other statement-making victory midweek against Bayern Munich in one other game Viktor Gyokeres missed.

The Sweden international has now missed the last 4 games with a hamstring injury suffered initially of the month against Burnley. Arteta has given little away over the severity of the difficulty but suggested on Friday the Chelsea game will come too soon for his summer signing.

The identical applies to Kai Havertz who has not featured for the reason that opening weekend of the season.

Leandro Trossard was forced off within the first-half on Wednesday night but scans revealed only a minor injury with the Belgian in contention today.

The provision of Gabriel Martinelli, who scored eight minutes after coming off the bench, offers another option nonetheless with one other midweek goal scorer in Noni Madueke also back in the image.

Martin Odegaard was one other to make his return from injury against Bayern with Arsenal’s injury situation now looking considerably brighter. Gabriel Magalhaes nonetheless stays absent with the centre-half not expected back until late December on the earliest.

Chelsea XI vs Arsenal – Metro prediction

Maresca rotated his attack to perfection on Tuesday having utilised Pedro Neto as his most advanced forward. A more orthodox option up front in Liam Delap with Palmer back within the side could possibly be their best bet in breaking down Arsenal’s mean defence.

Arsenal XI vs Chelsea – Metro prediction

If Gyokeres just isn’t deemed fit to begin, Mikel Merino can have the prospect to steer the road again as he has done so effectively in recent weeks.

After coming off the bench against Bayern, Odegaard will hope to return to the starting XI to skipper the side in west London.

Key battle: Moises Caicedo vs Declan Rice

The 2 best midfielders within the league have been the beating heart of their respective teams this season. Each have stepped up one other level – the presence of Martin Zubimendi has allowed Rice to immerse himself in a more box-to-box role while Caicedo has taken to setting the tempo for Chelsea, developing right into a metronomic presence in the midst of the park.

Whoever has the higher game may lead their side to victory.

Chelsea vs Arsenal kick-off time and live stream

Chelsea vs Arsenal takes place today (Sunday 30 November) with kick-off scheduled for 4:30pm.

You may watch the match live to tell the tale Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Major Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.

You can even follow all of the motion with Metro’s LIVE match day blog.

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