Arsenal is hoping to finally end their misfortunes in the league and reclaim the top spot with a win against Chelsea. The meeting between Arsenal and Chelsea should have happened three days ago, but were postponed. According to the Premier League, their supposed-to-be meeting last April 30 (GMT+8), was postponed due to policing issues. Nonetheless, both Arsenal and Chelsea are now ready to renew their hostilities here. This is one of the biggest test for Arsenal’s title bid, as Chelsea is eager to improve their place in the standings. This meeting will be on May 3, 2023, at 3:00 AM (GMT+8), with Arsenal as hosts.
These two football giants have already met for 206 times already, but it was the hosts who produced a better record. The hosts have won 82 of those 206 matches, while the visitors only have 66 wins. Moreover, the hosts are confident to battle once again against the visitors. They have won four of their last five meetings against them. The visitors on the other hand is the one who took home the victory on their last meeting. They won by a 2-0 margin, and are hoping to have the same result in this match. If they succeed, this will be the second time in their history to win two consecutive times on the road in the league.
Arsenal
Due to their recent results, Arsenal dropped from the top of the league table, and are now at the second spot. Arsenal however are not far from reclaiming that spot, as they are just a win away from the top. They are with 75 points, in the league, and a win here could make them go at the top again. However, they need to address their issues so they could reclaim that spot. In fact, they are from a devastating 4-1 defeat against Man City. That loss by Arsenal makes Man City claim the top spot. Coming into this game, they are hoping to prove that they are a title contender this season. They need to give their all though as they can no longer afford to lose more games, as they need more points.
William Saliba is unlikely to be available in this match, following his back problem. He will join Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Mohamed Elneny, who are both suffering from a season-ending knee injury.
Chelsea
Chelsea on the other hand is sitting at the 12th of the league table with 39 points. A win however, could make them climb at the 11th with 42 points across their names. Unfortunately, Chelsea is currently in a five-game losing streak, including a loss in their last match. They suffered a 2-0 defeat against Brentford on their last match. They are now seeking to bounce back in this important match, but they need to work harder to achieve it. Chelsea have been struggling this season, which results them to have a very poor form. In fact, they are facing a very difficult run of games last month, which is why they want to improve this month.
Injury concerns have been the problem with Chelsea. They lost Mason Mount, and Reece James for a season-ending injuries in the pelvic and in the thigh. Marc Cucurella is also expected to be out for a few weeks due to his thigh concern as well. Koulibaly, Broja, Bettinelli, and Havertz, are all out as well due to their own injuries.
Prediction:
Arsenal (2.5)
Odds: -0.88
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