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2025/26 Premier League
Matchday 28
Arsenal FC v Chelsea FC
Emirates Stadium
London, England
Sunday, 1 March 2026
Kick-off: 18h30
The London Derby bragging rights will be at stake when Arsenal FC host Chelsea FC in the Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium on 1 March.
Current Form
The Gunners emerged as 4-1 winners at Tottenham Hotspur on 22 February, as the log leaders extended their unbeaten run to five matches in the English top-flight.
Arsenal defeated Sunderland AFC in their last home game in the Premier League and the win ended their two-match winless run at the Emirates Stadium.
Meanwhile, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Burnley FC at home on 21 February and they are unbeaten in their last six games in the league.
The Blues are also unbeaten in their last two away matches in the Premier League, having registered two consecutive victories as the visitors.
Team News
Arsenal's current injuries include Mikel Merino, Kai Havertz and Max Dowman, but there are no suspension concerns.
Chelsea, on the other hand, have Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Dário Essugo, Tosin Adarabioyo, Filip Jørgensen, Estêvão Willian and Roméo Lavia on their injury list
While Chelsea duo Wesley Fofana (one-match ban) and Mykhaylo Mudryk (ongoing doping ban) are suspended.
Quotes
"The way I could feel them after the game and the way I was feeling, it's much bigger - this is not a job," Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on the players’ performances, showing how much we wanted to win against Spurs.
"When you are disappointed about what you've done in your job, you don't feel that way, it's much bigger than that. That's our passion, it's the purpose that we have, the objective that we have is what we love doing, and that is very painful.
"But as well, it can be very rewarding, and today, football shows you that keep going - whatever you do, you win. Keep going. If you lose, drop. Keep going because it is worth it, especially with the people that we have in this club."
Head-to-Head
Arsenal and Chelsea drew 1-1 in their last meeting in the league, which was in November 2025 at Stamford Bridge.
As a result, the Gunners are undefeated in their last eight Premier League games against the Blues, having registered three draws and five victories.
Premier League matchday 28 fixtures
Friday, 27 February
22:00 – Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Saturday, 28 February
14:30 – AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland AFC
17:00 – Burnley FC vs Brentford FC
17:00 – Liverpool FC vs West Ham United
17:00 – Newcastle United vs Everton FC
17:00 – Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
19:30 – Leeds United vs Manchester City
Sunday, 1 March
16:00 – Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
16:00 – Fulham FC vs Tottenham Hotspur
16:00 – Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
18:30 – Arsenal FC vs Chelsea FC
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