“This is going to end up” – Chris Sutton gives his Arsenal vs Chelsea prediction | OneFootball

Chelsea travel to Arsenal on Sunday in a huge London derby and former Blues striker Chris Sutton has given his prediction.

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This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, with the league game at Stamford Bridge ending in a draw, whilst the Gunners won both legs of the Carabao Cup semi final.

In fact Chelsea are looking for a first win against Arsenal since 2021, as they look to respond from dropped points against Leeds and Burnley in their last two games.

Chris Sutton gives Arsenal vs Chelsea prediction

The Blues currently sit fifth in the league level on points with Liverpool in sixth, and three behind fourth placed Manchester United.

Chelsea really need to get something out of this game, and Rosenior has confirmed Reece James is fit and available.

Chelsea are looking for a first win against Arsenal since 2021. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

The Blues will be without the suspended Wesley Fofana, whilst Marc Cucurella and Estevao miss out through injury.

Paul Merson believes Chelsea will lose, and now former Blue Sutton has given his prediction for the clash at the Emirates.

“In terms of the game, I can’t see anything other than a Gunners win,” he told BBC Sport.

“Chelsea can cause Arsenal a few problems because they have got players who can hurt anyone but, at the other end, I don’t see Liam Rosenior’s side keeping a clean sheet.

“I liked the way Arsenal responded to their setback against Wolves by battering Spurs. Chelsea don’t like them much either, but this is going to end up with the same result.

“Sutton’s prediction: 2-0.”

Chelsea face tough March run

Having come through a perceived easier run, the Blues now face a tough run of fixtures in March which will really test the squad.

After the Arsenal game the Blues travel to Aston Villa, before an FA Cup tie against Wrexham, and further league games against Newcastle and Everton.

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Not to mention the Champions League last 16 tie against PSG is either side of the game against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge.

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