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Live and extensive coverage from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca takes his post-match press conference after the Blues' Premier League draw with Arsenal
Mikel Arteta addressed the media following the final whistle, discussing the result, performance and latest on the fitness of our squad including that of William Saliba, who was a late omission due to an injury concern. Read every word below...
One of the key battles in the match is expected to be between Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice in midfield. Rice was previously part of Chelseaβs youth academy but was released as a teenager, later joining West Ham United before being sold to Arsenal in 2023.
A huge top-of-the-table clash headlines the weekend Premier League action as Chelsea welcome Arsenal to Stamford Bridge. While the Gunners have been clear favourites to win the title for a number of weeks,
Chelsea have been handed a major boost ahead of their Premier League meeting with Arsenal as star midfielder Cole Palmer is set to feature.
Mikel Arteta has shared his belief that Chelsea deserve to be in the Premier League title race, ahead of Arsenal's showdown with the Blues on Sunday. The Spanish manager reiterated his admiration for Enzo Maresca's side,
Cole Palmer is closing in on a return after two months out, while Estevao gave Chelsea an injury worry after his brilliant solo goal against Barcelona. Palmer suffered a setback in his recovery from a groin injury when he fractured his toe in a freak accident at home last week.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca provides a major Cole Palmer injury update ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture against Arsenal.
Despite all this, and even a steamrollering of Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday night, the noise around them contending for their first Premier League title since 2017 has been relatively muted.
FC Barcelona Women achieved a valuable 1-1 draw in their challenging visit to Stamford Bridge, where they faced Chelsea in a thrilling UEFA Women's Champions League group stage match.