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Premier League | Gameweek 2
Aug 18, 2018 at 5.30pm UK
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan: 'Arsenal must stay positive'
Arsenal attacker Henrikh Mkhitaryan urges patience and positivity from his teammates after back-to-back defeats to start the new season under Unai Emery.
Aug 21, 19:07
Arsenal players 'shocked by Aaron Ramsey omission'
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey and the rest of the squad are reportedly left stunned after manager Unai Emery's decision to drop the Welshman for the defeat to Chelsea.
Aug 21, 09:19
Maurizio Sarri explains Ruben Loftus-Cheek omission from Chelsea squad
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri explains the reason behind Ruben Loftus-Cheek's omission from his squad for Saturday's 3-2 win over Arsenal.
Aug 20, 16:30
Unai Emery explains Maurizio Sarri handshake snub
Unai Emery reveals that he shook hands with Maurizio Sarri in the dressing-room area following Arsenal's loss to Chelsea.
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Maurizio Sarri: 'Eden Hazard currently unable to complete 90 minutes'
Maurizio Sarri insists that Eden Hazard is not yet ready to play a full game for Chelsea but tips the Belgian to be fully match fit in the coming weeks.
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Maurizio Sarri: 'Chelsea not yet Premier League title contenders'
Maurizio Sarri admits that he does not see Chelsea as potential Premier League title contenders yet following their narrow 3-2 win over Arsenal on Saturday.
Aug 19, 09:12
Alex Iwobi: 'Arsenal players fought hard for Unai Emery'
Arsenal attacker Alex Iwobi insists that he and his teammates "fought hard" for new manager Unai Emery in their 3-2 loss to London rivals Chelsea.
Aug 18, 21:19
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard: 'Maurizio Sarri is a great manager'
Chelsea ace Eden Hazard hails "great manager" Maurizio Sarri and says that he is a fan of the Italian's playing style.
Aug 18, 21:08
Maurizio Sarri: 'Chelsea experienced horrible 15-minute spell against Arsenal'
Maurizio Sarri admits that Chelsea endured a "horrible" 15-minute spell in their 3-2 win over Arsenal on Saturday as the Blues relinquished a two-goal lead.
Aug 18, 20:27
The Match
Match Report
Marcos Alonso scores in the final 10 minutes as Chelsea earn a 3-2 win against London rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 3-2 win against Arsenal, as a late Marcos Alonso goal earned the Blues all three points.
Team News
Eden Hazard is once again named on the Chelsea bench as Maurizio Sarri's charges host Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.
Preview
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Arsenal's Premier League trip to London rivals Chelsea.
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Form Guide
Build-up
Unai Emery hints at Lucas Torreira start as Arsenal travel to Chelsea
Unai Emery hints towards potentially giving Lucas Torreira his full Arsenal debut in this weekend's Premier League trip to Chelsea.
Aug 17, 22:00
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri: 'Mateo Kovacic not ready for 90 minutes'
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri suggests that summer signing Mateo Kovacic could play the final 30 minutes of Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.
Aug 17, 15:56
Unai Emery: 'Nacho Monreal back for Chelsea match'
Arsenal boss Unai Emery reveals that he will be able to call upon Nacho Monreal for Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
Aug 16, 14:59
Unai Emery: 'Petr Cech will face Chelsea'
Arsenal boss Unai Emery confirms that Petr Cech will keep his spot in goal for Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
Aug 16, 14:36
How Arsenal could line up against Chelsea
Sports Mole predicts how Arsenal will set out their side for Saturday's Premier League showdown with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 16, 14:00
How Chelsea could line up against Arsenal
Sports Mole predicts how Chelsea will line up for their Premier League showdown with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 16, 13:00
Eden Hazard record vs. Arsenal
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Arsenal, Sports Mole looks at Eden Hazard's record against the Gunners.
Aug 16, 12:19
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole selects a combined XI from those expected to be available for Saturday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Aug 16, 11:56
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 18 | 17 | 31 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | Manchester CityMan City | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| 5 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 25 |
| 6 | Aston Villa | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 25 |
| 7 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 22 | 3 | 24 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 24 |
| 9 | Brentford | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 31 | 28 | 3 | 23 |
| 10 | Fulham | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 23 |
| 11 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 20 |
| 12 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 21 | -2 | 20 |
| 13 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 19 |
| 14 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 28 | -8 | 18 |
| 15 | Everton | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 14 |
| 16 | Leicester CityLeicester | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 30 | -9 | 14 |
| 17 | Crystal Palace | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -6 | 13 |
| 18 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 27 | -13 | 9 |
| 19 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 23 | 38 | -15 | 9 |
| 20 | Southampton | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 31 | -20 | 5 |
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