LIVE: Chelsea vs Arsenal – London derby action from Stamford Bridge as Blues look to take step closer to securing top-four finish, with Mikel Arteta’s side battling to keep slim European hopes alive
- Chelsea starting XI: Arrizabalaga, Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Zouma, James, Gilmour, Jorginho, Chilwell, Mount, Pulisic, Havertz
- Arsenal starting XI: Leno, Holding, Gabriel, Pablo Mari, Tierney, Thomas, Elneny, Saka, Odegaard, Smith-Rowe, Aubameyang
- Chelsea could take one big step to securing top four place in the London derby
- Arsenal are looking to keep alive their hopes of reaching Europe next season
- Latest Premier League news, including fixtures and results
- Premier League table – as it stands
Chelsea and Arsenal face off in a London derby, with both sides having ambitions concerning European football next term ahead of the Premier League clash.
While Chelsea can secure a place in the Champions League next term by winning the competition at the end of the month, Thomas Tuchel’s side will be keen to gain a safety net of a top four place which they hold by six points over West Ham.
Arsenal meanwhile are in danger of going a season without European football for the first time since 1995-96 and need three points to keep up their push for continental action next term.
Follow Sportsmail’s DAN RIPLEY for live EPL coverage of Chelsea vs Arsenal, including scoreline, lineups and build-up for the 8.15pm BST clash