Arsenal will face the latest test of their Premier League credentials when they travel to Stamford Bridge for a keenly anticipated London derby against Chelsea.

Mikel Arteta’s side have been in imperious form at home and abroad this season. They went into this weekend with a six-point lead over Chelsea at the summit — an advantage cut to four, at least momentarily, by Manchester City‘s last-gasp win over Leeds United on Saturday — and a perfect record of five wins out of five in the Champions League.

The Gunners stayed perfect in Europe with a statement 3-1 win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday. A day earlier, Chelsea had their own night to remember as they swept aside 10-man Barcelona 3-0.

Enzo Maresca’s Club World Cup winners have won five of their past six in the Premier League and are set to be boosted by the return of star attacker Cole Palmer today.

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Chelsea vs. Arsenal score

Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Referee: Anthony Taylor

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Confirmed lineups:

Chelsea (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) — Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella — James, Caicedo — Estevao, Fernandez, Neto —Joao Pedro

Arsenal (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — Timber, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori — Rice, Zubimendi, Eze — Saka, Merino, Martinelli

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Chelsea vs. Arsenal live updates, highlights, and commentary

5 mins before kickoff: The teams are in the tunnel. Here they come. It’s almost go time at Stamford Bridge.

30 mins before kickoff: Noni Madueke starts on the bench against his former club. The England winger knows he could be in for a little bit of stick from the Stamford Bridge faithful.

It might be a little bit hostile; it might not be. But I am a professional footballer. I have played in loads of atmospheres. I don’t know if anything will faze me. I will just be focused on the task. The fixture is not about me. The fixture is about Arsenal getting another three points in the league and being closer to the objective.

1 hour before kickoff: The big news from the Arsenal team sheet was William Saliba’s absence. The France star joins his regular centre-back partner Gabriel on the sidelines.

🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️

🧱 Hincapie partners Mosquera
💪 Calafiori in at left-back
⚡️ Martinelli on the wing

Leave it all out there, Gunners! 👊

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 30, 2025

1 hr 15 mins before kickoff: Cole Palmer’s return for Chelsea comes on the bench, with Joao Pedro in to lead the line and Estevao and Pedro Neto getting the nod in the wide attacking positions.

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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 30, 2025

1 hr 40 mins before kickoff: Arsenal have passed a widely regarded “big week” in their season with flying colours. Tottenham were swept aside 4-1 in the north London derby before Mikel Arteta’s men underlined their claims to be the best team in Europe right now by beating Bayern Munich 3-1. Beat Chelsea today and they will be seven points clear of Manchester City at the Premier League summit. Lose, and the Blues would be within three points heading into the midweek round of fixtures.

2 hours before kickoff. Hello and welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of this afternoon’s London derby from Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea vs. Arsenal kick off time

The Chelsea vs. Arsenal match kicks off in London, UK at 4:30 p.m. local time.

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Chelsea vs. Arsenal lineups, team news

Maresca made the surprise announcement that Cole Palmer is ready to return following his groin injury, which was recently compounded by suffering a fractured toe at home.

The Italian tactician said Palmer was ready to start, but involvement from the bench feels more likely, especially in light of the good form his teammates have shown in his absence.

Estevao is likely to remain in the XI following his stunning goal against Barca, leaving Maresca with decisions to make elsewhere in attack. 

Neto played at centre-forward in midweek but could make way for a more conventional option in the form of Joao Pedro.

Chelsea starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) — Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella — James, Caicedo — Estevao, Fernandez, Neto —Joao Pedro

Chelsea subs: Jorgensen (GK), Acheampong, Tosin, Badiashile, Andrey Santos, Palmer, Gittens, Garnacho, Delap.

Leandro Trossard hobbled off during the first half against Bayern Munich and misses out. Gabriel Martinelli starts in his place after wrapping up the scoring against Bayern Munich.

Riccardo Calafiori provided a superb assist for Madueke and dislodges Myles Lewis-Skelly at left-back, with Piero Hincapie returning at centre-back alongside Cristhian Mosquera as William Saliba joins Gabriel on the sidelines.

Mikel Merino starts again at centre-forward but Viktor Gyokeres and long-term absentee Gabriel Jesus are back on the bench.

Arsenal starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — Timber, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori — Rice, Zubimendi, Eze — Saka, Merino, Martinelli

Arsenal subs: Kepa (GK), Lewis-Skelly, White, Norgaard, Odegaard, Nwaneri, Madueke, Jesus, Gyokores.

Chelsea vs. Arsenal live stream, TV channel

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