Arsenal find themselves in a challenging position with a two-game winless streak at home, and they’re desperate for a victory in the upcoming London derby against Chelsea to stay competitive in the title race. On the other hand, Chelsea returns to Premier League action after a disappointing FA Cup exit, still aiming to secure a Europa League spot before the season’s end.

In recent days, Arsenal’s hopes of a double title have diminished following their Champions League elimination by Bayern Munich and a Premier League loss to Aston Villa. However, a positive turn came as they defeated a Wolverhampton side plagued by injuries, maintaining a clean sheet for the sixth consecutive away game in the league.

Hosting Chelsea at Emirates Stadium poses a significant challenge for Arsenal, but they may not face as daunting a task as Manchester City did at Wembley. Chelsea, fatigued from their Champions League endeavors, narrowly escaped defeat against Real Madrid, highlighting their resilience despite a grueling schedule.

Both teams enter the match with no advantage in terms of freshness, having played on Saturday. Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino faces injury concerns, with key players nursing minor injuries from their previous match against Manchester City. In contrast, Arsenal have a fully fit squad, including long-term absentee Jurrien Timber, who recently scored a remarkable goal for the youth team.

Despite Chelsea’s recent lack of luck against Manchester City, they have maintained a strong scoring record in the Premier League, while Arsenal’s attacking prowess has waned in recent games. However, tonight’s match presents an opportunity for Arsenal to bounce back and potentially cause an upset at Emirates Stadium.

Projected Lineups:

Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.

Chelsea: Petrovic; Disasi, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Sterling, Gallagher, Mudryk; Jackson.

Prediction: Chelsea to win 1-0.