Chelsea face Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in Premier League fixture

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Chelsea face Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in Premier League fixture
Summary

Chelsea visit Emirates Stadium on Sunday, September 6, for a Premier League match against Arsenal. Manager Xabi Alonso leads Chelsea into the contest following two matches that produced seven goals, though the club currently faces defensive concerns after allowing five goals in the same period. The team roster features a limited midfield rotation of Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, and Valentin Barco following a failed transfer attempt for Lamine Camara. Arsenal enters the match without conceding a goal this season despite the absence of center back William Saliba. While Arsenal prepares for a Champions League fixture against Napoli on Wednesday, the club remains an early contender alongside Manchester City. The outcome of this match serves as an indicator of whether Chelsea can sustain a top-four push this season.

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  • Chelsea and Arsenal meet at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, September 6.
  • Chelsea has recorded seven goals while conceding five in two matches under Alonso.
  • Arsenal has not conceded a goal in Premier League play this season.
  • Chelsea midfield options are limited to Caicedo, Lavia, and Barco.
  • Arsenal faces a Champions League match against Napoli on the following Wednesday.
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The Blues have scored seven goals in two matches under Xabi Alonso, but a thin midfield and shaky defense face a stiff road test against Mikel Arteta's Gunners.

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