Premier League: Live Score Match preview, Chelsea vs Arsenal: Prediction, Starting lineup, Head-to-head, Key stats

Graham Potter has now tasted defeat as manager of the club he took over in September, and while his team got back on track in midweek, the upcoming visit of League leaders Mikel Arteta and his squad is cause for concern.

Arsenal's record at Stamford Bridge has steadily improved in recent confrontations, and they have already demonstrated their ability to defeat the league's top sides this season.

After witnessing how effortlessly Brighton dismantled Chelsea, Arsenal forwards would be ecstatic.

Arsenal is atop the Premier League standings and has outperformed expectations thus far in the current campaign. The team led by head coach Mikel Arteta has recorded ten victories, one tie, and one loss in their current season.

The Gunners responded to their disappointing draw with Southampton with a 5-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Similarly, after losing to PSV, they won a narrow victory over FC Zurich to advance as group winners in the Europa League.

On the other hand, Chelsea is now sixth in the league table and has been inconsistent throughout the season. The Blues suffered a shocking 4-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion last week and must rebound in this contest.

In head-to-head stats, Chelsea has won 66 games, while Arsenal has raked up massive 81 wins. At the same time, 58 games between the two sides have been drawn.

Key stats for the match

• Since taking over at Arsenal, Mikel Arteta has been undefeated at Stamford Bridge.
• Four of the past five encounters between Arsenal and Chelsea in all competitions have been won by the Gunners, including their last two trips to Stamford Bridge.
• The previous six Premier League goals scored by Arsenal against Chelsea have all been achieved by Englishmen, with Emile Smith Rowe, Bukayo Saka, and Eddie Nketiah each scoring twice.
• Chelsea is unbeaten in their past nine Premier League home games.
• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the twelfth player in Premier League history to play for both Arsenal and Chelsea.

Arsenal Team News

Oleksandr Zinchenko is well again for Arsenal, while Takehiro Tomiyasu is injured. However, Kieran Tierney may start, so Arteta should not rush Zinchenko back.

Mohamed Elneny returned to activity during the week and will be available off the bench. By making a brief appearance against Zurich, Bukayo Saka eased concerns about an injury but will start on Sunday at Stamford Bridge.

Emile Smith Rowe, who has scored in each of Arsenal's previous two victories at Stamford Bridge, is still out after undergoing groyne surgery, and a problem in the same region could rule out Matt Turner. However, Arteta received two significant boosts in midweek.

Predicted lineup: Ramsdale, Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Jesus White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tierney, Xhaka, Partey

Chelsea Team News

Ben Chilwell has joined Chelsea's extensive injured list with a hamstring injury that could sideline him for three months. Wesley Fofana, Reece James, and N'Golo Kante are also unavailable.

Kepa Arrizabalaga will likewise be unavailable until the conclusion of the World Cup. On Sunday, Edouard Mendy will continue to play goal. Although Mateo Kovacic received encouraging news, Carney Chukwuemeka is also out of contention.

Predicted lineup: Mendy, Mount, Aubameyang, Sterling Chalobah, Silva, Koulibaly, Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Kovacic, Cucurella 

Chelsea vs Arsenal prediction

Arsenal has been unbeaten at Stamford Bridge under Arteta. Coupling that with the Gunners' latest form, all the signs point at a comfortable victory for them.

However, Chelsea won't go down without a fight, as they need to make a statement after the dreaded loss against their manager's former club.

Final prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea