Arsenal vs Chelsea Predictions

• Both of these teams have won all three of their games this season
• Arsenal won three of the four head-to-head meetings last season, with one draw
• Both teams have scored in six of the last nine head-to-head meetings

Something has to give at the Emirates

The standout game in the latest round of Premier League fixtures takes place on Sunday as defending champions Arsenal host Chelsea in a London Derby.

Both of these sides have made perfect starts to the new season as the Gunners downed Manchester City in the Community Shield before picking up back-to-back Premier League wins, and they are yet to concede.

Chelsea also have six points from two games and both have been thrillers, with the Blues winning 3-2 at Fulham in the opening round and then beating Brighton 4-3 at Stamford Bridge. The Blues also have an EFL Cup win on their record over Luton.

New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been tasked with turning his side back into title challengers after a disappointing season last term and this is the acid test for the former Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid boss. Sunday’s derby clash also represents Arsenal’s toughest test of the new season so far.

Chelsea can break Arsenal’s resolve

Arsenal perhaps haven’t hit top form just yet but they haven’t really needed to get out of first gear either and they should be able to get a win over the line against Chelsea, but the visitors can at least become the first side to score against the champions.

Chelsea have hit seven goals in total across their two league games and have scored nine in total across three games in all competitions. These sides met four times last season, twice in the league and in the EFL Cup semi-finals, and Chelsea scored in three of those games so they can at least get on the scoresheet.

However, Arsenal are unbeaten in 11 against their local rivals and won three of the four meetings last season. Chelsea may have been scoring heavily but they’ve also looked suspect in defence with five goals conceded in two games, so the hosts can outgun Alonso’s side and maintain their winning start.

Saka the danger man for Gunners

As Arsenal’s defence looks strong once again one goal may be as good as it gets for Chelsea and a 3-1 home win is the pick, potentially with a late Gunners strike to kill the game off.

Arteta’s side have scored exactly three goals in two of their three games this season and averaged just over two goals per game last term at the Emirates, while Chelsea shipped three against Brighton last weekend.

Arsenal’s attacking players have arguably underwhelmed so far but Bukayo Saka has been the exception. The England international has two goals in as many games so far, including the only goal of the game at Aston Villa last time out, and he stands out as a good candidate for an anytime effort.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tips:

• Kai Havertz to commit 1+ fouls: Kai Havertz has three fouls in two Premier League appearances this season
• Joao Pedro to score or assist: Joao Pedro has scored and provided an assist in both of his Premier League appearances. He had 15 goals and five assists in 35 games last season
• Morgan Rogers 3+ shots: Morgan Rogers has had exactly three shots in both of his Chelsea games in the league. He averaged over two shots per game for Aston Villa last season