"Following the thumping derby victory over Tottenham, Mikel Arteta and his squad had a rare week off from games to rest and recover ahead of the visit of the Blues. Bukayo Saka started on Sunday but was forced off in injury time after a tangle with Xavi Simons. The England international required some treatment before gingerly leaving the pitch."
"Kai Havertz's latest injury setback was not thought to be serious but it did rule him out of the squad last weekend. The Germany international is in contention to return to the squad for the visit of Liam Rosenior's side. That is also the case for Ben White, another who missed the derby after picking up a 'niggle' in training."
"Chelsea will have their captain Reece James available for the trip across the capital. The right-back came off late on against Burnley, the first time he has started a league match since the win over Crystal Palace on 25 January, but Rosenior eased any fresh injury fears over his skipper later that afternoon."
Arsenal prepare for their Premier League clash against Chelsea with an almost fully-fit squad following a week of rest after their derby victory over Tottenham. Bukayo Saka, despite leaving the Tottenham match in injury time, is expected to be available. Martin Odegaard returns from the bench and seeks to reclaim his starting position. Kai Havertz and Ben White, both sidelined last weekend, are in contention to return. Mikel Merino faces a season-ending foot surgery. Chelsea will have captain Reece James available after his recent return to league action, but Marc Cucurella remains unavailable due to hamstring injury. Estevao Willian and Wesley Fofana are also ruled out for the Blues.
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