ARSENAL and Chelsea collide in this evening’s Boxing Day London derby, with both sides aching for a big win heading into the new year.
The Gunners are winless in seven in the league, while the Blues are trying to keep up their chase with he Premier League’s top four.
- Start time: 5.30pm GMT
- TV/Live stream: Sky Sports Premier League/Sky Sports Main Event
- Arsenal XI: To follow
- Chelsea XI: To follow
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Arsenal’s last clash with Chelsea ended in a pulsating 2-2 draw Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
What time does Arsenal vs Chelsea kick-off?
- Arsenal’s big Premier League clash with Chelsea will get underway at 5.30pm UK time on Saturday, December 26.
- The game will take place at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.
What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
- Chelsea’s clash with the Gunners will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
- Frank Lampard’s side’s visit to Arsenal is available for live streaming both the Sky Go and NOW TV apps.
FESTIVE GREETINGS
Arsenal host Chelsea in this mammoth Boxing Day clash as the Gunners look to transform their fortunes and move away from the drop zone.
Mikel Arteta’s side currently sit in 15th place and have gone seven league games without a win.
While Chelsea come into this fixture with a confidence boost having seen off another London rival earlier this week.
Arsenal’s home form doesn’t give fans much hope, but they will fondly remember that their side managed to see off today’s opposition in the FA Cup final, this year, to lift the trophy for the 14th time.
While Arteta is finding himself as a man under pressure, he also has to juggle a growing list of injuries.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is unlikely to feature, due to a calf issue, while Gabriel Martinelli is not quite fighting fit.
Chelsea have their problems of their own, as Hakim Ziyech has a muscular problem, while defenders Ben Chilwell and Reece James both picked up knocks in recent fixtures.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
