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Arsenal vs Chelsea Premier League live
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The gist
Arsenal host Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, September 6. Both teams have two wins from two, making this an early title test.
Background
Arsenal are the defending Premier League champions and have started the season with back-to-back wins without conceding a goal. Chelsea, under new manager Xabi Alonso, also have two wins but have scored seven and conceded five, showing attacking flair but defensive issues. This is the first Premier League meeting between Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso, who are longtime friends.
How it unfolded
- Sep 3, 2026NBC Sports previews the match, noting both teams have two wins from two and highlighting Chelsea's 4-3 win over Brighton.
- Sep 5, 2026Al Jazeera publishes a prediction article, noting Arteta and Alonso face off for the first time in the Premier League.
- Sep 6, 2026Match day: Arsenal vs Chelsea kicks off at 16:30 BST at Emirates Stadium. Confirmed lineups are released, with Chelsea starting in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- NBC Sports predicts a 3-2 Arsenal win, expecting an entertaining game if Chelsea score early.
- Analysts
- The Athletic's James McNicholas predicts 2-1 to Arsenal, citing Chelsea's midfield weakness without Fernandez.