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2026/27 Premier League
Matchday 3
Arsenal v Chelsea
Emirates Stadium, London
Sunday 6 September, 16:30
Arsenal and Chelsea will renew their intense rivalry when they meet in a Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium on the afternoon of Sunday 6 September, kick-off at 16:30.
Form
Arsenal have claimed back-to-back wins at the start of the season, getting their title defence off to a great start. The Gunners most recently overcame Aston Villa 1-0 away on Monday thanks to a second-half strike from Bukayo Saka.
Chelsea made it two wins from as many matches in the Premier League this season when they defeated Brighton 4-3 at home this past weekend – with goals from Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer. With 12 goals total (scored and conceded) from their two league matches, the Blues are the early ‘entertainers’ in 2026/27.
Team news
Arsenal will be sweating over the fitness of Declan Rice and Cristhian Mosquera, who both suffered knocks against Villa on Monday.
Chelsea’s only notable injury concern is over midfielder Moises Caicedo, who suffered a knock against Brighton and will be monitored through the course of the week.
Head-to-head
Arsenal and Chelsea have met in 212 matches across all competitions. The Gunners have claimed 87 wins compared to 64 for the Blues, while 61 games have been drawn.
Last season, Arsenal took four points off Chelsea in their Premier League meetings (1-1 at Stamford Bridge, 2-1 win at the Emirates) and also knocked the Blues out of the EFL League Cup with a 4-2 aggregate semifinal win.
Quotes
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso on the win over the Seagulls: “All the wins I enjoy a lot, but it was a game that in different moments had different feelings. In the end, we’re happy with the result.
“We value this win against a very good opponent who have been tough in the last few years. We are happy with that, and there are things and moments that we have done well, but it’s a process to keep on learning and improving. Usually, that is easier with a win.”
Premier League Matchday 3 Fixtures
Friday 4 September
20:00: Ipswich Town vs Liverpool
Saturday 5 September
12:30: Newcastle United vs Bournemouth
15:00: Brentford vs Sunderland
15:00: Nottingham Forest sv Tottenham Hotspur
15:00: Manchester City vs Coventry City
15:00: Fulham vs Crystal Palace
15:00: Brighton vs Leeds United
17:30: Hull City vs Aston Villa
Sunday 5 September
14:00: Everton vs Manchester United
16:30: Arsenal vs Chelsea
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