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EPL: Arteta Gives Injury Updates Ahead Arsenal vs Chelsea Clash

Neville says Arsenal will be too aggressive for Chelsea and expects the champions to keep another clean sheet in a test of early title contenders.

  • Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville predicted Arsenal will defeat Chelsea 2-0 in Sunday's Premier League London derby, describing the match as a "really good test" that will "show us where both teams are."
  • Both clubs enter the Emirates Stadium holding perfect records after winning their opening matches; Arsenal began their title defense with two clean sheets, while Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has overseen a high-scoring start.
  • Neville believes Arsenal's aggression will overcome Chelsea, noting the Blues possess "fantastic attacking players" but their defense differs from Aston Villa; he expects the champions to edge the encounter.
  • Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Chelsea's decision to sign goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, calling it "really smart" as the former Arsenal player prepares to return to the Emirates Stadium this weekend.
  • Heading into the clash, Arteta confirmed that Bruno Guimaraes is expected to be fit despite recent injury concerns, as the Gunners prepare for the match with a full-strength squad.
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[Sports Chosun Reporter Jeon Young-ji] Ahead of the season's first big match against Chelsea, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised manager Xabi Alonso and Chelsea's "very smart" player signings. The two London rivals, who have both secured two consecutive wins since the season opener, will face off as the strongest title contenders of the early season at the Emirates Stadium in London at 12:30 AM (KST) on the 7th. This marks the first match sinc…

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Metro News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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