Chelsea to face Arsenal in London Derby

Chelsea will take on Arsenal in an English Premier League match at the Stamford Bridge Stadium on January 21.

Tammy Abraham

This will be the 56th meeting between the two teams in the English Premier League era.

Arsenal have the upper hand in this fixture having recorded 20 wins compared to Chelsea’s 19 victories, while 16 matches ended in a draw.

The last league meeting between the two former English Premier League champions was on the 29th of December 2019.

Chelsea secured a 2-1 victory in a game which was played at the Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta – Arsenal manager

Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, hs stressed the importance of Pierre-Emerick Aubamenyang will miss the London Derby due to suspension.

“He’s been superb under me, he’s trained really well, he’s working so hard,” Arteta said.

“He’s scoring goals and has probably been the most important player on the team. So to lose him, obviously, is really bad news for us.”

Meanwhile, Chelsea are hoping to secure a top-four finish in the English Premier League in the current campaign.

The Blues will be banking on Tammy Abraham’s scoring ability and he is one of the most exciting young strikers in the world.

On the other hand, Arsenal are also hoping to secure a top-four finish in the English Premier League in the current campaign.

Alexandre Lacazette, who is considered to be one of the best strikers in the league, is the dangerman for the Gunners.

Head-to-Head (Last Five Premier League Matches)

Matches – 5

Chelsea wins – 2

Arsenal wins – 1

Draws – 2