The Premier League title race takes centre stage at Stamford Bridge on Sunday as leaders Arsenal face their closest challengers, Chelsea, in a blockbuster London derby.
Mikel Arteta’s side arrive in West London sitting six points clear at the summit. A victory would open up a massive nine-point gap.
However, Chelsea are in imperious form themselves, having won five of their last six league games. With both teams fresh from Champions League victories, this clash promises to be a defining moment in the season.
Chelsea vs Arsenal – Match Preview and Team News
Date: Sunday, 30 November 2025
Kick-off: 4:30 pm GMT
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Referee: Anthony Taylor
VAR: John Brooks
Last Meeting: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea, 16 March 2025, Premier League
Team News
Chelsea
Enzo Maresca has delivered massive news for Chelsea fans: star man Cole Palmer is fully fit and available to start. His return adds a potent dimension to an attack already flying high. However, the Blues remain without several key players. Romeo Lavia is ruled out with a muscle injury, joining Levi Colwill and Benoit Badiashile on the sidelines. Furthermore, Malo Gusto is a major doubt after picking up a knock in midweek.
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta faces a late fitness test on Leandro Trossard. While Gabriel Jesus has returned to match action in a friendly, this game may come too soon for a start. There is better news regarding captain Martin Ødegaard, who could make his first start in a month. Defensively, Piero Hincapié is expected to continue his partnership with William Saliba in Gabriel Magalhães’ absence.
Form
Chelsea
Chelsea are enjoying their best spell under Enzo Maresca, sitting second in the table with 23 points. Stamford Bridge is becoming a fortress again; the Blues have kept three consecutive clean sheets in all competitions. Moreover, their 3-0 demolition of Barcelona on Tuesday was arguably their finest performance of the season. They have opened the scoring in each of their last seven league games.
Arsenal
The Gunners are the team to beat, sitting top with 29 points. They recovered from a stutter at Sunderland to hammer Tottenham 4-1 last weekend. In addition, their away form has been relentless; they have taken 13 points from a possible 15 on the road. Arsenal also boast a superb recent record at Stamford Bridge, remaining unbeaten in their last six league visits.
Predicted Lineups
Chelsea predicted XI: Sánchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Neto, Palmer, Estevao; João Pedro
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage starts at 4:00 pm GMT.
