The champions face the league’s most exciting attack: Arsenal vs Chelsea prediction
The third-round Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea will take place on 6 September at the Emirates Stadium. Both teams have won all of their matches at the start of the season, although they have done so in very different ways: the hosts are yet to concede, while the visitors have relied on their powerful attack.
Arsenal: three victories and no goals conceded
Mikel Arteta's side began the league campaign with victories over Coventry 3-0 and Aston Villa 1-0, having previously beaten Manchester City 3-0. As a result, the Londoners have scored seven goals in three competitive matches this season without conceding once.
Arsenal have been particularly confident in London derbies, going unbeaten in 16 Premier League matches against opponents from the capital. The hosts have also won their last three meetings with Chelsea.
Chelsea: attacking approach is paying off
Xabi Alonso's side began with a 3-2 victory over Fulham, then beat Luton 2-0 in the League Cup before producing a high-scoring 4-3 win against Brighton. Chelsea have already scored seven goals in their opening two league matches.
Their defence remains the visitors' weak point, however, with six goals conceded in two Premier League matches speaking for themselves. The possible absence of Moisés Caicedo could also create problems with the balance in midfield.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Arsenal have won all three competitive matches this season without conceding a goal.
- Chelsea have scored seven goals in their opening two Premier League matches.
- Arsenal have not lost to Chelsea for more than five years and have won the last three head-to-head meetings.
The hosts' defensive solidity could outweigh the visitors' attacking threat: Arsenal vs Chelsea prediction
This fixture genuinely looks like a clash between a strong defence and an exciting attack. Chelsea will almost certainly create chances, but their problems at the back could leave Arsenal with too much space.
Arteta's side currently look more balanced and are controlling the key moments of matches more effectively. Therefore, the hosts hold a slight edge and are capable of passing their first serious test of the season.
