Chelsea vs Arsenal Prediction & Betting Tips (21 October)

Not at all at the level expected during the previous year, Chelsea only finished a very insufficient 12th place in the Premier League. Mauricio Pochettino was inducted onto the bench this summer in order to relaunch a private European Cup club. However, despite significant recruitment, the results are still not there. The Blues are currently 11th in the Premier League and concede 5 units of spending on European places.

Authors of a very bad start, they won only one of their first 6 championship matches, for 2 draws and 3 defeats. Chelsea, on the other hand, reacted during the last 2 days with successes acquired on the lawns of Fulham 0-2 and Burnley just before the international break in October 1-4.

It's still a disaster for Chelsea in terms of injuries. Offseason star recruits Lavia (ex-Southampton) and Nkunku (ex-Leipzig), defenders Fofana and Chilwell, midfielder Chukwuemeka, striker Broja and substitute Chalobah are all injured. In addition, captain Reece James, potential starters Disasi, Badiashile and Jackson and goalkeeper No. 2 Bettinelli are doubtful. Former Lyonnais Malo Gusto, who honored his first selection with the Blues during the break, has finished serving his suspension. Defector from Manchester City this summer, promising winger Cole Palmer shone on the last day with 1 goal and 1 assist. Striker Sterling (3 goals in the PL) is also available, as are midfielders Caicedo and Fernandez. Arsenal must still do without the important Dutch defender Timber, who was injured on the first day of the championship.

Furthermore, the essential winger Saka (4 goals and 2 assists in the PL), affected against Lens in the Champions League, is uncertain. This is also the case for defense captain Saliba who was unable to honor his call-up to the French team as well as Belgian striker Trossard. The first two mentioned are still announced as starters this Saturday. Against Manchester City, the Brazilian Martinelli (1 goal and 2 assists in PL) gave the Gunners victory after coming on. He could find a starting place this weekend and be notably associated with his compatriot Gabriel Jesus ( 1 goal in PL). In the midfield, take place summer recruit Rice and captain Odegaard (3 goals and 1 assist in PL).