Premier League toppers Chelsea will host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge today.
Referee: Martin Atkinson
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Kick-off: 14:05 BST
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- Jose Mourinho has never lost against Arsenal.
- In last five games, Arsenal have only managed a single draw.
Team News:
In form Chelsea striker Diego Costa will start this fixture despite having a minor hamstring injury. Didier Drogba who has a wonderful goal scoring record against Arsenal is sidelined along with Brazilian midfielder Ramires.
For the away side, Arsene Wenger have the same list of injured players, Mikel Arteta, Aaron Ramsey, Abou Diaby, Mathieu Debuchy Olivier Giroud and Yaya Sanogo all are out with their respective injury.
Wingers Theo Walcott and Serge Gnabry are likely to be back after the coming international break.
Possible Lineups:
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FORM GUIDE
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Arsenal (WDWLD)
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Chelsea (WWDDW)
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Arsenal 4 – 1 Galatasaray
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Sporting CP 0 – 1 Chelsea
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Arsenal 1 – 1 Tottenham
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Chelsea 3 – 0 Aston Villa
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Aston Villa 0 – 3 Arsenal
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Man City 1 – 1 Chelsea
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Dortmund 2 – 0 Arsenal
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Chelsea 1 – 1 Schalke 04
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Arsenal 2 – 2 Man City
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Chelsea 4 – 2 Swansea City
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HEAD TO HEAD
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Chelsea 6 – 0 Arsenal
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Premier League, 2013-2014
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Arsenal 0 – 0 Chelsea
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Premier League, 2013-2014
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Arsenal 0 – 2 Chelsea
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League Cup, 2013-2014
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Chelsea 2 - 1 Arsenal
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Premier League, 2012-2013
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Arsenal 1 – 2 Chelsea
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Premier League, 2012-2013
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Prediction:
Chelsea 2 – 0 Arsenal, Premier League top scorer Diego Costa will be on the scoresheet.
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