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EPL: Gary Neville predicts Arsenal vs Chelsea clash

Neville said Arsenal will be aggressive and edge Chelsea as both clubs seek to protect perfect starts and early title hopes.

  • On Sunday, London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea meet at the Emirates Stadium in an early clash of two title favorites, both hoping to maintain their perfect starts to the campaign.
  • Arsenal began their title defense with clean sheets against Coventry and Aston Villa, while Chelsea look like a "thrilling watch" this season with seven goals scored and five conceded in two wins.
  • Injury concerns persist for Arsenal as manager Mikel Arteta confirmed Jurrien Timber is "in a really good condition at the moment," while Bruno Guimaraes and Cristhian Mosquera face fitness checks and Chelsea's Moises Caicedo remains a doubt.
  • Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville predicted a 2-0 victory for Arsenal, stating the London derby will "show us where both teams are" while backing Chelsea to finish second.
  • The match serves as a "really good test" for Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso's side, with the early-season encounter expected to establish which team holds the edge in the Premier League title race.
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[Sports Chosun Reporter Jeon Young-ji] Ahead of the season's first big match against Chelsea, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised manager Xabi Alonso and Chelsea's "very smart" player signings. The two London rivals, who have both secured two consecutive wins since the season opener, will face off as the strongest title contenders of the early season at the Emirates Stadium in London at 12:30 AM (KST) on the 7th. This marks the first match sinc…

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Metro News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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