Chelsea vs Arsenal tips and predictions: Gunners target incredible achievement not seen since 1980s
- Robbie Savage
- 19 October 2023
One of the biggest games of the weekend takes place at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea host Arsenal. Planet Sport Bet ambassador Robbie Savage expects the visitors to edge their rivals.
I think Arsenal are doing brilliantly well. But I think no team has won four in a row at the Bridge since Watford back in the 80s which is quite remarkable.
I think Arsenal will match Watford and win at the Bridge. I think they’re playing so well, both teams to score, I’m going Arsenal to win it 2-1.
Robbie’s Tip: Chelsea 1-2 Arsenal
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Team news
Chelsea have battled with injuries from the first week of the season and the situation remains difficult for Mauricio Pochettino ahead of the weekend.
Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka, Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia and Christopher Nkunku are all out of action.
There are also doubts over Benoit Badiashile, Marcus Bettinelli, Armando Broja, Trevoh Chalobah, Axel Disasi, Reece James and Cole Palmer.
Arsenal remain without Jurrien Timber. There are also question marks over the availability of Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Leandro Trossard.
Key stats
- Chelsea have lost five of their last six PL games vs Arsenal
- Arsenal have won their last three visits to Stamford Bridge
- Last team to win four in a row at the Bridge was Watford between 1981 and 1986
- Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 15 PL London derbies (W11, D4)
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Chelsea against Arsenal used to be one of the biggest fixtures of the season, though considering the demise of the Blues in recent years, this weekend’s clash isn’t quite as attractive.
Nevertheless, this is an opportunity for Mauricio Pochettino and his men to prove that notion wrong.
The international break came at the wrong time for Chelsea who were actually starting to build some momentum following a rotten start to the campaign.
The Blues won two of their first seven games across all competitions, but then shook off their shackles and won their next three consecutively. Chelsea beat Brighton, Fulham and Burnley before heading off for the international break.
Arsenal, meanwhile, have been flying since week one. The Gunners head into the weekend second in the table and have a chance to go top until at least Monday night.
The Gunners went into the international break with a 1-0 victory over defending champions Manchester City.
Arsenal will now look to make a bit of history as they look to become the first team since Watford in the 1980s to win four straight matches at Stamford Bridge.
Mikel Arteta’s men have scored a goal in every game this season and we’re backing them to continue that run.
Arsenal to win the match and both teams to score is another enticing possibility in the betting.
