Arsenal vs Chelsea - Premier League Betting Tips (06/09/2026)

Arsenal and Chelsea meet in an early-season clash as both sides look to stake their claims for Premier League title contenders. Arsenal are favourites at 1.66 with bet365, with visitors Chelsea available at 5.25. The draw can be backed at 3.75.

We expect an entertaining fixture but think Chelsea should be much shorter than their pre-match price. They have played well so far and new signing Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer have already shown they can play together.

Reasons to Follow this Bet

• Chelsea have scored seven goals in their first two matches.

• Palmer, Rogers, Neto, and João Pedro form a formidable attack that can cause Arsenal problems.

• Arsenal only managed two shots on target at Aston Villa in their previous outing.

Arsenal vs Chelsea - Team News

Arsenal still look strong at the back despite the injury absence of Jurrien Timber and William Saliba. Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera are likely to keep their places. Arsenal have no other injury issues but could look to feature Noni Madueke at some stage. Christos Tzolis struggled in the last game and Eberechi Eze is pushing for a start.

Chelsea have added Emi Martinez in goal and let Robert Sanchez leave on loan to Italy. They are likely to stick to the back three system they played against Brighton with new defender Max Lacroix at the heart of the defence. New full-back Marco Palestra and key midfielder Moises Caicedo are both nearing fitness and give the Blues extra options after Enzo Fernández moved to Man City.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Line-ups

Arsenal: Raya - White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Saka, Ødegaard, Eze - Havertz.

Chelsea: Martinez - Gusto, Acheampong, Lacroix, Colwill, Hato - Caicedo, Lavia - Palmer, Rogers - João Pedro.