Arsenal XI vs Chelsea: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League | OneFootball

Gunners set for Bukayo Saka boost ahead of next London derby showdown

Bukayo Saka is expected to be fit for Arsenal's match at home to Chelsea on Sunday.

Saka was on the pitch at full-time to celebrate with his team-mates and it is believed that he avoided any significant problem.

Mikel Arteta's big decision comes at No10. Martin Odegaard is back from a knee injury after coming off the bench against Spurs, but Eberechi Eze will hope to keep his place.

The summer signing scored twice in the north London derby and will be hoping to now kick on and maintain that form.

It appears more likely that one of them will start at No10, with Gabriel Martinelli's pace potentially preferred on the left wing over Leandro Trossard to exploit space in behind the Chelsea defence.

Kai Havertz could possibly return to the squad to face his former club, but Arsenal are likely to be cautious with his comeback from a hamstring issue. Viktor Gyokeres scored a superb brace against Spurs and is set to lead the line again.

In defence, Piero Hincapie continues to impress and looks set to keep his place over Riccardo Calafiori at left-back.

Ben White is a doubt after missing the north London derby with a "niggle". Arteta will provide an update on his fitness at his pre-match press conference on Friday.

Predicted Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Gyokeres

Injured: Merino

Doubts: Havertz, White

Time and date: 4.30pm GMT on Sunday, March 1, 2026

How to watch: Sky Sports