All eyes turn to the Emirates on Sunday, March 1, 2026, where Arsenal, who are still clinging to first place, welcome a resurgent Chelsea for a London Derby that feels absolutely loaded with consequence. Arteta and his squad come in riding high after that 4-1 demolition of Spurs, eager to keep momentum alive.
Across the pitch, Rosenior’s Chelsea arrive under pressure, hungry for a win after back-to-back draws left them chasing Champions League football. Only goal difference keeps them in the top five. Arsenal, meanwhile, knows its grip on the lead is anything but secure. It’s hard to recall a recent Arsenal-Chelsea showdown with more on the line than this one.
Chelsea vs Arsenal Match Details
| Match Date | Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
| Kick-off Time | 4:30 PM GMT / 10:00 PM IST / 11:30 AM ET |
| Stadium | Emirates Stadium, London |
| Referee | Darren England |
| Broadcaster (UK) | Sky Sports Main Event / Premier League |
| Live Stream (India) | JioStar / Star Sports Network |
| Live Stream (USA) | Peacock / Telemundo |
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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) March 1, 2026
Arsenal Team and Injury News
Arsenal just got some good news before kickoff. Bukayo Saka, who hobbled off against Spurs with an ankle problem, has trained with the team and looks set to start. Kai Havertz is back too, ready for selection after sitting out the last four games with a muscle injury. On the downside, Mikel Arteta can’t call on Mikel Merino as he’s still out after foot surgery. Ben White’s status is also up in the air.
Chelsea Team and Injury News
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior appears to be struggling with defensive options. Wesley Fofana is out for Chelsea because of the suspension, and Marc Cucurella and the young prodigy Estevao are both out with hamstring issues. Levi Colwill is still out for a long time. On the other hand, Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo are back to training and could come off the bench to give the much-needed midfield depth.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Lineups (Predicted)
Arsenal:
David Raya (GK); Jurriën Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, Piero Hincapié; Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Leandro Trossard; Viktor Gyökeres.
Chelsea:
Robert Sánchez (GK); Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, Malo Gusto; Andrey Santos, Moisés Caicedo; Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández, Pedro Neto; João Pedro
