Premier League Gameweek 2
Aug 22, 2021 4.30pm
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HT : 0 2
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  • Pablo Mari 34' yellowcard
  • Rob Holding 45' yellowcard
  • Albert Sambi Lokonga 67' yellowcard
  • goal Romelu Lukaku 15'
  • goal Reece James 35'

Team News: Arsenal vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

Arsenal vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

Following contrasting results on the opening weekend, London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea face off at the Emirates Stadium in Sunday's Premier League derby.

The Blues cruised to a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace last week, while Arsenal suffered a humbling 2-0 loss at Brentford, and here Sports Mole rounds up the latest team news for both clubs.


ARSENAL vs. CHELSEA

ARSENAL

Out: Gabriel Magalhaes (knee), Thomas Partey (ankle), Eddie Nketiah (ankle), Alexandre Lacazette (COVID-19), Alex Runarsson (COVID-19), Martin Odegaard (other) Doubtful: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (COVID-19), Willian (COVID-19)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Leno; Chambers, White, Mari, Tierney; Xhaka, Lokonga; Saka, Smith Rowe, Pepe; Martinelli

CHELSEA

Out: Christian Pulisic (COVID-19), Ruben Loftus-Cheek (COVID-19) Doubtful: Romelu Lukaku (other), N'Golo Kante (ankle), Hakim Ziyech (shoulder)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Mendy; Chalobah, Christensen, Rudiger; Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kante, Alonso; Mount, Havertz; Lukaku


POLL
Who will win Sunday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Chelsea?
Arsenal 23%
Draw 11%
Chelsea 67%
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