Arsenal v Chelsea LIVE: Premier League champions host challengers in mouthwatering London derby

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·6 September 2026

Arsenal v Chelsea LIVE: Premier League champions host challengers in mouthwatering London derby

Arsenal host Chelsea in an early London derby in the Premier League that could determine whether we have a title race this season.

Champions Arsenal flexed their muscles as they ground out an impressive win at Aston Villa on Monday and although a big-name attacking signing eluded them in the transfer window, Mikel Arteta’s side have the strength and depth to defend their title.

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Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea have caught the eye, however, with Cole Palmer finding some early form and creating a formidable front three with Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers that could fire the Blues towards a potential title challenge.

Chelsea have conceded goals at the other end, however, and have struggled to control games so far under Alonso, so a visit to champions Arsenal – who they have not beaten in five years – sets up a fascinating test of their credentials.