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ARSENAL are back to full strength as Mikel Arteta called on both Martin Odegaard AND Declan Rice for the trip to Chelsea.The Gunners pair had been doubts in the build up but have been passed fit enough to start a major London derby.For Chelsea, Cole Palmer is also in the starting XI despite fears he may miss the game.Kick off time: 4.30pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appChelsea team: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Lavia, Madueke, Palmer, Neto, Jackson.Arsenal team: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Havertz.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…An Ode to the skipperLook who’s back, Arsenal fans.After two months out with an ankle injury, Martin Odegaard returned as an injury time substitute at Inter Milan on Wednesday – and now starts in midfield today alongside Declan Rice and Thomas Partey.Copy linkCopiedResults from around the groundsThe final whistle has been blown in all three of the 2pm kick-offs in the Premier League – and one result in particular will have Arsenal fans buoyant as they take their seats at Stamford Bridge.Ipswich – without a win before today – have triumphed 2-1 at Tottenham to move out of the relegation zone. Oh, mate.Man Utd 3-0 LeicesterNott’m Forest 1-3 NewcastleTottenham 1-2 IpswichCopy linkCopiedBridge bringing best out of SakaArsenal fans will once again look towards Bukayo Saka to make things happen this afternoon.The England star has provided more assists than any other player in the Premier League this season, laying on seven goals for teammates.And the short trip to Chelsea often brings out the best in the Gunners star boy.Saka has either scored (1) or assisted (2) a goal in each of his last three away games at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.Only Sergio Agüero (2013-2017) and Javier Hernandez (2012-2018) have registered goal involvements as visiting players in four consecutive appearances at the home of the Blues.Copy linkCopiedFrom Andy Dillon at Stamford BridgeA boost for Chelsea and England with Cole Palmer declared fit to face Arsenal after battling a knee knock this week.And he looks like he will be teaming up with Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice who is also ok to play after breaking his toe.It means both teams today are pretty much at full strength so there are no excuses for any manager today.This is Chelsea’s best chance to take a top four scalp this season so far having lost to Liverpool and Manchester City.Copy linkCopiedCapital gains for ruthless GunnersArsenal are loving the London life right now.The Gunners prepare for another local rivalry this afternoon, having won their last six Premier League London derbies by an astonishing aggregate scoreline of 22-3.And incredibly, Mikel Arteta’s aces have won three of those six games by five or more goals, having won just one of their first 295 London derbies in the Premier League by such a margin.Copy linkCopiedOdegaard and Rice return for GunnersMikel Arteta makes two changes from the team he sent out at the San Siro to face Inter Milan on Wednesday.The Arsenal manager is able to bolster his midfield with the inclusion of two key men.Declan Rice returns after missing the midweek Champions League trip with a toe injury while captain Martin Odegaard is handed his first start in the Premier League since August.As a result, Leandro Trossard and Mikel Merino drop to the bench while loanee Raheem Sterling is ineligible to face his parent club.Arsenal (4-3-3): 22 Raya; 4 White, 2 Saliba, 6 Gabriel, 12 Timber; 8 Odegaard, 5 Partey, 41 Rice; 7 Saka, 29 Havertz, 11 MartinelliSubs: 32 Neto, 9 Jesus, 15 Kiwior, 17 Zinchenko, 19 Trossard, 20 Jorginho, 23 Merino, 49 Lewis-Skelly, 53 NwaneriCredit: @Arsenal on XCopy linkCopiedPalmer fit to spearhead BluesThe news Chelsea fans have been keeper their fingers crossed for!Cole Palmer has been given the green light to play, and starts against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.It means Enzo Maresca makes just one change from the side that he selected for last Sunday’s Premier League draw at Old Trafford.Club captain Reece James drops to the bench so Marc Cucurella returns at left-back; Moises Caicedo takes the captain’s armband in his absence.Chelsea (4-2-3-1): 1 Sanchez; 27 Gusto, 29 Fofana, 6 Colwill, 3 Cucurella; 45 Lavia, 25 Caicedo; 11 Madueke, 20 Palmer, 7 Neto; 15 JacksonSubs: 12 Jorgensen, 4 Tosin, 5 Badiashile, 8 Fernandez, 10 Mudryk, 14 Joao Felix, 18 Nkunku, 24 James, 40 VeigaCredit: @ChelseaFC on XCopy linkCopiedSeven up since Chelsea made their markArsenal annihilated Chelsea at the Emirates back in March with a triumphant 5-0 win that could easily have been even bigger.And the 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge earlier last season also felt like a Gunners success, given they were second-best and two goals behind until 13 minutes from time.The upshot is that Mikel Arteta’s team have scored the last seven goals in meetings between the two clubs without a Chelsea response.And the scorers, in case you were wondering:Ben White (2)Kai Havertz (2)Leandro Trossard (2)Declan RiceCopy linkCopiedBlues 2s for home winUnlike last week’s US election between blue and red, this contest really does seem as though it’s too close to call – and it’s left the bookies uncertain in chalking it up.Chelsea are unbeaten in four at Stamford Bridge but are a 2/1 shot to prevail today, while Arsenal are odds-against favourites despite just one win in the last six away games in all competitions.Chelsea win 2/1Draw 23/10Arsenal 13/10Odds from Paddy Power correct at time of post publication.Copy linkCopiedGood afternoon from Stamford BridgeWelcome to live SunSport coverage of the London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal in the Premier League.Always eagerly anticipated, this rivalry has been dominated by the Gunners in recent seasons.But the clubs meet today locked together on 18 points, and vying for the win that will take them back into the top four.For Mikel Arteta’s team, however, there is more at stake.Considered Manchester City’s main title challenger at the season’s start, another loss at the in-form Blues this afternoon will see them 10 points off pacesetters Liverpool at the top.Would that be too early to write them off in their quest to be champions? It’s debatable.Enzo Maresca’s hosts have been flying of late with the mercurial Cole Palmer in the pilot’s seat.The 22-year-old is a fitness doubt for today, but should he be included then expect the news to send shockwaves through both camps.It’s a 4.30pm kick-off in West London, and confirmation of the two teams is on the way.Copy linkCopied More

NOTTINGHAM FOREST host Newcastle in a huge Premier League clash to kick off Super Sunday.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have been a surprise package this season, sitting in the top-4 ahead today’s clash.Newcastle will be looking to build on their superb 1-0 win over title-chasing Arsenal last time out as Eddie Howe’s men look to find some consistency.Kick off time: 2pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

TOTTENHAM host Ipswich in a huge Premier League clash TODAY.Spurs are looking to move into the top-4 places with back-to-back wins in the top-flight.Ipswich will be hoping to secure their first win of the season by pulling off a huge shock in the capital.Kick off time: 2pm GMTTV/Stream: Not available in the UKFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

MANCHESTER UNITED are taking on Leicester in a huge Premier League clash RIGHT NOW!And the big team news is that in-form Amad Diallo has started in place of Alejandro Garnacho after his Europa League heroics in the week.This afternoon’s match will mark the end of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s interim reign, with Ruben Amorim officially taking the hot seat on Monday.Kick off time: 2pm GMTTV/Stream: Not available to watch in the UK.Man Utd team: Onana, Dalot, De Ligt, Martinez, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Fernandes, Amad, Hojlund, Rashford.Leicester team: Hermansen; Justin, Vestergaard, Faes, Kristiansen; Winks, Soumaré, Ndidi; Fatawu, Ayew, BuonanotteFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…FT: Man Utd 3-0 LeicesterRuud van Nistelrooy ends his interim charge undefeated.Three wins and a draw for the Dutchman.He certainly has done the job asked of him by the board.Copy linkCopiedFT: Man Utd 3-0 LeicesterThe referee brings the game to a close.It has been a comfortable win for the Red Devils.Fernandes gets a goal on his 250th appearance for the club.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester90+6. It will be a little more positive at Old Trafford when Ruben Amorim arrives for his first day in the job tomorrow.A lot is expected of the Sporting manager.He will be expected to hit the ground running no doubt, such are the demands of being at a club like Man Utd.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester90+4. Amad is continuing to cause problems down the right.On this occasion he cannot find a teammate in the box.Leicester look like they are already on the bus home mentally.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester90+2. Man Utd come forward once again, looking to add some icing to the cake.Amad tries his luck from distance but it sails over the goal.Confidence is high with the youngster at the moment so you can understand him going for goal.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester90. What a disappointing trip this has been for those Leicester fans.Their team has offered nothing for them to get exicted about today.The biggest threat to Onana today has been catching a cold stood in this rain doing nothing.We are going to have six added minutes.Painful.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester88. This is a game to forget for The Foxes today.It has been a very bad day at the office.Nothing they planned for this game has worked at all.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester86. Van Nistelrooy will be happy with the performance today.He can sign off from his interim stint unbeaten.The Dutch manager has steadied the ship since the sacking of Erik ten Hag.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester84. If the game wasn’t over before that goal, it is now.Martinez seems to be struggling with a back injury.Garnacho almost gets away again but it is adjudged that the ball had gone out of play in the build-up.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 3-0 Leicester82. A sublime ball from Eriksen sets up the attack.Fernandes then threads it to Garnacho, who cuts inside onto his right foot and bends one in the top corner.Great move.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGoal – Alejandro Garnacho (Man Utd)Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester80. Leicester force yet another corner.This time they actually look to cross it into the box in a normal fashion.Another poor delivery as it is headed clear at the near post by Amad.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester78. Man Utd have brought Zirkzee and Eriksen on.They replace Casemiro and Hojlund.Everyone is looking forward to the full-time whistle now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester76. This second half has been a tough watch.Neither side seems to have much attacking intent.Leicester have huffed and puffed but it all goes pear-shaped when they get to the final third of the pitch where they look clueless.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester74. Garnacho stays down for some time but eventually gets to his feet.The replay shows Faes may have accidentally stepped on his wrist while he was on the floor as he tried to jump over him.It looks as though he is actually crying on the pitch, wow, we have seen it all now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester72. Steve Cooper must be tearing his hair out on the touchline.As another attack breaks down, Man Utd hit them on the counter.Fortunately for the visitors, it is Garnacho.He gets towards goal, feigns a shot and tries to cut back inside.Instead he plays it from one foot against his opposite heel and it goes out for a goal kick.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester70. Leicester force a corner and try another bizarre effort that you can only assume worked this week on the training ground.Instead, it is easily cleared by Man Utd.The visitors look like they have no idea of how to break a side down to create goalscoring opportunities here.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester68. Man Utd are happy to just pass the ball around now.They are trying to frustrate Leicester by keeping the ball and forcing them to throw caution to the wind more.Steve Cooper needs to come up with some sort of tactical miracle to change this game for the visitors now.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester66. Martinez is able to continue, much to the delight of the home fans.Amad is brought down as he truns Vestergaard.This game has gone the way of the Chelsea match last week now, the biggest cheer will be for the full time whistle.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester64. Buonanotte is shown a yellow card for a clumsy foul.It means the Leicester midfielder wiill miss their next game.He slid in on Martinez and just caught him on the back of the leg.The Argentine defender is receiving some treatment as a result.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester62. The away fans are trying to raise their team.They have not asked enough questions of Onana this afternoon.On such a wet pitch, they should be trying some shots from distance to see if they can get lucky.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester60. Hojlund would make a great signing for Leicester in January.He would fit in well in a team that rarely looks like they are going to score.It will be interesting to see Amorim’s first Man Utd side, whether Zirkzee gets the nod instead of the Dane.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester68. Fernandes is receiving some treatment after a head collision.The fans will be pleased to see him able to continue.He is integral to all they do in an attacking sense.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester56. Leicester have a free kick in a dangerous position.Winks and Buonanotte are stood over it.The former Tottenham man plays it to a Foxes’ player in the wall, looking for it back.It all goes hopelessly wrong and is a waste of a good opportunity.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 2-0 Leicester54. You kind of feel with Man Utd’s current plight results are more important than performances.That said, while the fans are eager for the Amorim era, you cannot underestimate the size of the task he has.Even ex-players like Paul Scholes have said it will take a lot longer than the three year contract he has signed to sort things out.Copy linkCopied More