"Chelsea Starting with the hosts, putting in a famous Champions League performance earlier in the week as they cruised their way to a 3-0 romp at home against Barcelona, Chelsea have only continued to shine on either side of November's international break. Marking their return from November's international break with a 2-0 victory away at relegation scrappers Burnley, Enzo Maresca has seen his squad win all of their previous three appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 8-0."
"Getting November underway with a stellar 1-0 win away at historic rivals Tottenham, Chelsea will also be excited by their clinical displays in the final third. Opening this weekend's fixtures sat in silver medal position, Maresca's side are now widely regarded as Arsenal's main title threat this season."
"Chelsea Team News Suffering an injury setback last week after sustaining a fractured toe during an accident at home, Chelsea will once again be without attacking talisman Cole Palmer here. Likewise, yet to make a single appearance so far this season, England international Levi Colwill remains on the sidelines with a long-term knee issue. Enjoying what has become a breakout campaign and bagging a third Champions League strike against Barcelona earlier in the week, 18-year-old sensation Estevao should keep his spot from the start. Left as an unused substitute on Tuesday, summer recruit Joao Pedro could be handed a full recall."
Chelsea host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge as two local rivals lead the Premier League chase. Chelsea followed a 3-0 Champions League win over Barcelona with a 2-0 victory at Burnley and a 1-0 win at Tottenham, recording an aggregate 8-0 across three matches and sitting second in the table. Enzo Maresca's side are viewed as Arsenal's principal title challengers. Chelsea will be without Cole Palmer after a fractured toe and long-term absentee Levi Colwill. Young forward Estevao has impressed and may start, while summer signing Joao Pedro could be recalled. Arsenal beat Bayern Munich 3-1 and remain in excellent form.
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