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Arsenal vs Chelsea preview, kick-off time, how to watch, and team news
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Arsenal host Chelsea in a heavyweight London derby with major implications at both ends of the Premier League table.
Mikel Arteta's side return to the Emirates after an emphatic victory over Tottenham , a result that reinforced belief in their title push.
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With Manchester City in action the previous evening, the pressure will be on Arsenal to respond and keep pace in the race at the top.
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Arsenal vs Chelsea date, kick-off time, and how to watch
Chelsea, meanwhile, are chasing Champions League qualification and cannot afford further slip-ups as the margins tighten around the top four.
Arsenal face Chelsea on Sunday, March 1, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 4.30pm GMT at the Emirates Stadium.
The match will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage beginning at 3.30pm GMT. Subscribers can also stream the fixture through the Sky Go app.
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Arsenal vs Chelsea team news and prediction
Bukayo Saka is expected to be available despite a late scare in the north London derby. Kai Havertz and Ben White will undergo assessment, while Mikel Merino remains a long-term absentee. Max Dowman is still building fitness after his ankle issue and has yet to feature in a matchday squad.
Chelsea are without Wesley Fofana through suspension following his dismissal last weekend. Estevao faces a late fitness test, though Reece James is set to feature. Romeo Lavia could return to action after making the bench recently, but Marc Cucurella , Jamie Gittens , Levi Colwill and Filip Jorgensen remain sidelined.
Chelsea have shown flashes of quality but continue to concede late and struggle with discipline. Arsenal, buoyed by recent momentum and home support, appear more settled heading into the derby.
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Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea.
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