Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Gunners’ run riot after White and Havertz goals

Cole Palmer is a major doubt for tonight’s Premier League encounter with Arsenal after the Chelsea forward missed Monday’s training with illness.

Palmer is in the midst of a stunning season for the Blues with 20 Premier League goals – joint top with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland – and nine assists from 28 games.

The 21-year-old scored four goals in Chelsea’s last league match, a 6-0 win over Everton, and played in the FA Cup semi-final defeat by Manchester City on Saturday. He got through the full 90 minutes at Wembley despite picking up an early knock and playing with some strapping on his thigh.

But Palmer could be missing from Mauricio Pochettino’s team when they take on title challengers Arsenal in a London derby at the Emirates Stadium, after falling unwell.

Arsenal will push hard not to drop points in the title race and it will be too much for a Chelsea side still reeling from being knocked out of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea.

As for Chelsea, Mauricio Pochettino’s team can still end the season in the European places despite a topsy-turvy year which has seen them play far below their expected levels.

They are within reach of sixth-placed Newcastle United and could draw level on points with the Magpies if they win at the Emirates tonight. Not only that but victory would massively dent the hopes of their London rivals who are trying to win the league.

A win for Pochettino’s side would show that the manager is beginning to imprint his style onto the young squad and it would leave Chelsea in a strong position looking towards next season.

With the season drawing ever closer to the finishing line, Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool are all fighting to win the Premier League title and the Gunners have the chance to go three points clear at the top of the table on Tuesday night.

A win over Chelsea at Emirates Stadium would take them up to 77 points ahead of Liverpool’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday and Manchester City’s trip to Brighton on Thursday.

With a north London derby against Tottenham on the horizon, Mikel Arteta will know that his team cannot afford any slip ups this evening if they hope to maintain their title challenge.

Arsenal kick-off a week of London derbies with a visit from Chelsea on Tuesday, knowing a win would keep the pressure on their Premier League title rivals (8pm, TNT Sports 1).

The Gunners moved into first place in the standings with a hard-fought win over Wolves on Saturday evening, but are only ahead of second-placed Liverpool on goal difference.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are all in action this mid-week, but Mikel Arteta’s men play before the other two, who face tricky away assignments at Everton and Brighton respectively.

A 13th home win of the season, therefore, feels like a must for the Gunners, especially with a trip to Tottenham to come on Sunday for the north London derby.

Predicted line ups

Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior, Odegaard, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Trossard

Chelsea XI: Petrovic, Gusto, Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Madueke, Palmer, Gallagher, Jackson

Team news - Chelsea

Chelsea were dealt a blow in the build up to the game, with the news that Cole Palmer might not be available against Mikel Arteta’s side.

Christopher Nkunku is nearing a comeback, but the game against Arsenal might come too soon, with Robert Sanchez and Levi Colwill also close to full fitness. However, Reece James, Lesley Ugochukwu, Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia are on the long-term injury list.

Team news - Arsenal

Arsenal are one of the more fortunate Premier League sides when it comes to injuries and are only expected to be without Jurrien Timber, who sustained a serious knee injury on his debut in August.

When is it?

Arsenal vs Chelsea kicks off at 8pm BST on Tuesday 23 April 2024 at the Emirates Stadium

How can I watch it?

The match will be shown live in the UK on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 7pm BST. Subscribers can watch the match live via the Discovery+ app and website. You can purchase a TNT Sports subscription via discovery+ here, for only £30.99 per month.

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Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League following their 2-0 win over Wolves on Saturday, and will take on a Chelsea side trying to break into the European places this season.

The Gunners sit top of the table, albeit only on goal difference to Liverpool, while favourites and defending champions Manchester City have a game in hand, and they will want to build on that narrow lead against Chelsea on Tuesday.

Against Wolves in the late kick off on Saturday, Arsenal dominated the game without ever taking full control, and the goals came at a good time, while Chelsea will be ruing another missed opportunity this season, when they missed key chances and were unable to reach the FA Cup final.

It was Chelsea’s second Wembley defeat this season, after losing in the Carabao Cup final to Liverpool, and ensures Mauricio Pochettino will finish his first season in charge at Stamford Bridge without silverware.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Premier League match