Arsenal prepares for match against Chelsea as Sutton provides predictions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Arsenal faces Chelsea in an upcoming league fixture following a recent victory over Aston Villa. While Mikel Arteta leads a powerful Arsenal squad that maintains tactical flexibility, Chelsea continues to adapt under the management of Xabi Alonso. Chelsea has recorded lower possession percentages in recent matches against Fulham and Brighton, despite maintaining a high scoring pace. The team also faces defensive challenges, having conceded multiple goals across their recent league outings. Sutton predicts a 3-1 outcome in favor of Arsenal, citing the side's overall organization as a decisive factor regardless of their specific playstyle. The match serves as a test for Chelsea as they attempt to balance their current tactical approach with defensive stability against a versatile Arsenal lineup.
- •Sutton predicts a 3-1 win for Arsenal over Chelsea.
- •Chelsea recorded 38% possession against Fulham and 25% against Brighton.
- •Arsenal won their previous match against Aston Villa.
- •Arteta's Arsenal demonstrated versatility by winning with different styles against Manchester City, Coventry, and Aston Villa.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Sutton's predictions: Arsenal v Chelsea
"Arsenal were a bit clunky last time out against Aston Villa, while I love what Xabi Alonso is doing at Chelsea. It's strange because I had a look at how his Bayer Leverkusen side lined up when they won the Bundesliga, and they were pretty dominant possession-wise. Arsenal are so powerful and the only question mark around them is if they are a forward or two short.
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