Chelsea play hosts to city rivals Arsenal in the midweek London derby showdown at Stamford Bridge to decide the top four ambitions of either side.
Thomas Tuchel’s side last turned out over the weekend in the semi-finals of the FA Cup against Crystal Palace with goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount securing a 2-0 win for the Blues.
Arsenal, meanwhile, tasted their third straight defeat in a row with Southampton emerging narrow winners with a 1-0 scoreline last time around in league action for the North Londoners.
Chelsea’s run of form on home turf has not been encouraging as of late but the Stamford Bridge faithful would hope to see their side return to their best and ensure the three points to cement their top-four hopes.
WHEN AND WHERE?
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Date – Wednesday 20 April 2022
Time – 2 PM GMT
Venue – Stamford Bridge
TEAM NEWS
The Blues were handed a major injury setback in the win over Palace with midfield maestro Mateo Kovacic limping off the Wembley pitch with an ankle injury.
Kovacic is backed to be sidelined for the forthcoming weeks which could open the door for Jorginho’s return to the midfield slot in the first XI.
Ben Chilwell and Callum Hudson-Odoi remain long-term injury concerns at the Bridge while Ross Barkley works his way to fitness from an illness.
MATCH PREDICTION
The game is sure to be a close contest between the London sides but we predict the hosts Chelsea to clinch the win over Mikel Arteta’s Gunners.
Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal
