Chelsea vs Arsenal: Premier League preview, latest team news and how to watch | OneFootball

Premier League Preview: Chelsea vs Arsenal

Two of English football’s most scrutinised sides meet again as Chelsea host Arsenal in a Premier League clash loaded with narrative, pressure and early title implications. Stamford Bridge will stage the contest on Sunday, November 30, 2025, with kick off set for 4.30pm GMT. The venue remains a daunting stage for visitors, although Arsenal have handled it better than most in recent years.

Broadcast coverage is extensive. Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR begin their build up at 4pm GMT, while Sky Go provides online access for subscribers. Highlights will appear shortly after full time on the Sky Sports app and YouTube, with Match of the Day showing an extended package on BBC One at 10.35pm GMT. 

Injury boosts and selection puzzles

Team news provides talking points for both managers as they shape their plans for this Premier League showdown. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been waiting for the return of Cole Palmer and now has the playmaker back after a two month absence. There are further decisions in attack, where Joao Pedro and Liam Delap are competing for the central role and where calls are growing for Estevao to start following his “stunning goal against Barcelona”.

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Arsenal have received their own timely encouragement. Viktor Gyokeres, absent since the 2-0 win over Burnley, may feature again. Kai Havertz also moves closer to involvement after missing out since the opening weekend. Leandro Trossard is in contention despite limping off against Bayern Munich, and if needed Gabriel Martinelli and former Chelsea winger Noni Madueke are waiting in support.

Strategic contrasts and current momentum

This Premier League meeting arrives with both sides buoyed by European victories, a useful confidence bank for an encounter that usually demands composure. Chelsea have already shown they can rise to big occasions this season. They have beaten Liverpool and Barcelona at Stamford Bridge and that record reflects a group growing in self belief under Maresca in his second campaign.

Arsenal represent a different level of challenge. Mikel Arteta’s side have built a consistency that few in the Premier League can match and their recent history against Chelsea backs it up. Chelsea have not beaten Arsenal since August 2021, and the Arsenal manager has yet to suffer defeat at Stamford Bridge.

Prediction and recent record

The fixture feels evenly set in terms of preparation, although Arsenal retain the edge in maturity and reliability. Chelsea’s young group will likely make this competitive, however the visitors carry the greater conviction in tight moments. The expectation leans towards Arsenal emerging with a narrow win.

Arsenal to win 2-1.

Head to head statistics underline Arsenal’s control in recent seasons. From their long running series, Chelsea have 66 wins, Arsenal have 85 and there have been 60 draws.