Date: Tuesday 2nd May, 2023
Time: 8:00 pm
Stadium Emirates Stadium
Referee Robert James (England)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Arsenal
Prior to Arsenal's Manchester mauling, Arteta conceded that William Saliba would be highly unlikely to recover from his back problem in time for the visit of Chelsea, and fears are growing that the centre-back may not see the field again this season.
Takehiro Tomiyasu and Mohamed Elneny are also watching on from the sidelines with their season-ending knee injuries, and while Arsenal may have left the Etihad with bruised egos, they did not pick up any fresh fitness concerns and should stick with a largely recognisable formula.
However, Leandro Trossard left the Etihad with his head held high after assisting Holding's consolation during a bright 30-minute cameo, and the Belgian could challenge Gabriel Martinelli for a starting role as he aims to score against Chelsea for the second time this season, having done so in Brighton & Hove Albion's 4-1 October romping.
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Ramsdale; White, Holding, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Xhaka, Partey; Saka, Odegaard, Trossard; Jesus
Chelsea
Untimely injury concerns to key players are also bedevilling Chelsea, who have lost Mason Mount and Reece James for the remainder of the season with pelvic and thigh problems, while Marc Cucurella is also facing a couple of weeks out with a thigh concern of his own.
Armando Broja (knee) and reverse goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli (unspecified) are keeping the trio company in the infirmary, while Kalidou Koulibaly (thigh) and Kai Havertz (knee) will both need a once-over, but the latter should be passed fit for the derby.
Should Havertz be given the green light to return to the attack, Aubameyang - who is sure to be subjected to a frosty reception - should accept a spot on the bench again, as Joao Felix also attempts to inject some life into a misfiring Chelsea attack.
Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Kepa; Chalobah, Silva, Fofana, Chilwell; Fernandez, Kante, Gallagher; Felix, Havertz, Sterling
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea
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