TEAM NEWS
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud could return against Chelsea after missing the last two games with a toe injury.
However, midfielder Aaron Ramsey is still struggling with a hamstring injury and is not expected to return for another three weeks.
Chelsea captain John Terry will miss a third successive match because of a foot problem.
Fellow defender Kurt Zouma remains out despite returning to training following a knee injury.
WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on his side's discipline: "We have talked about that because in the last two games we played against Chelsea with 10 men.
"So of course for the result on Saturday it will be important how we play football, but also the way we behave."
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte: "This is a big game between two big rivals. It's important to play a good game.
"Above all after our defeat against Liverpool. But we know that we'll face a team, a good team, a big rival."
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
-Chelsea are unbeaten in nine Premier League meetings with Arsenal (W6, D3).
-The Blues haven't lost any of their last five league visits to the Emirates (W2, D3) since a 3-1 defeat in December 2010. They've conceded just one goal in that run.
-The Gunners have failed to score in their last six league games against Chelsea.
-Arsene Wenger's side have had four players sent off in their last five Premier League meetings with Chelsea and have been given more red cards against the Blues than versus any other opponent (seven).
Arsenal
-The Gunners are looking to record four successive Premier League wins for the first time since a five-match streak in October 2015.
-Arsenal have lost just one of their last 15 league matches (W8, D6).
-Alexis Sanchez has failed to score in his last four league appearances at home.
Chelsea
-Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte could go three league games without a win for the first time since a run of four draws with Juventus in March 2012.
-Conte has not lost consecutive league games since December 2009 while at Atalanta.
-The Blues have kept just one clean sheet in their last 12 league games, while they have conceded in each of their last six away league fixtures.
-Diego Costa has scored five goals in five Premier League games this season, scoring each of Chelsea's last three in the division.
Source - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37393486
Not sure how its going to turn out this time against Arsenal. Hope Fabregas starts tomorrow.
Arsenal VS Chelsea EPL Match 6 Buildup
posted on 24/9/16
good post rash...
sadly I see us going down by the odd goal...as reflected in predictions....
hope i'm wrong, & Wenger ends up with a face like a smacked arrse
posted on 24/9/16
We're gonna miss JT. Would take a draw. I can't see us stopping Arsenal from scoring they way we're defending atm.
posted on 24/9/16
With JT missing I have to say I'm not confident. I'd take a draw.
posted on 24/9/16
U were alot worse last season and stopped us with ease so today shouldn't be a problem.
posted on 24/9/16
Well the man extra for 70mins helped. If we don't play Cesc I fear we will be too blunt in attack. Kante and Matic is enough protection. We need creativity.
posted on 24/9/16
Matic hasn't been used as a DM. He has been encouraged to help the attack and obviously help Kante . I don'the think it is working. Matic is not creative and certainly not an attacking player.
posted on 24/9/16
I agree Conte'nt
However for this game I would much prefer Matic to play over Oscar, Big away game we really need steel in midfield. Kante will provide energy and Matic the muscle, Just need Cesc for his creativity to complete the balance in midfield and to link up with Hazard and Costa.
posted on 24/9/16
We need a player who can make a quick transition from.defense to attack. A player who could find a pass and has a good passing range. Hence Matic & Oscar are playing further up the pitch.to link up the defence with the attack. Matic is way too slow and Oscar is a lightweight, that's probably why is not working.