US EditionChelsea v Arsenal Team News with 3 Doubts and 6 Outs as Mikel Arteta Gets Fresh Blow
Arsenal face multiple injury doubts including key forward Leandro Trossard, while Chelsea have several absences ahead of the Premier League clash, with both teams missing key players.
- On Sunday, Chelsea FC host Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge following eye-catching midweek Champions League wins, with Arsenal leading by six points in a title-deciding London derby.
- After midweek action, injuries from matches and the international break have piled up with a Belgian attacker leaving after 38 minutes and Cole Palmer fracturing a toe at home.
- Manager teams reported three doubts for Sunday, listing Viktor Gyökeres, Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard, while Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Magalhães are confirmed outs.
- Arteta said Chelsea, who have staged a strong comeback after losses in September, deserve to be in the title race, the Spaniard added.
- Longer-Term absentees include Dario Essugo and Levi Colwill, out until next year, while Romeo Lavia's groin injury from November 5 points to an early December return and Willian Estevão's treatment versus Barcelona is not a concern.
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(Reuters) -A six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table and a dominant midweek win over Bayern Munich are no cause for relief for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who anticipates a big challenge when they visit second-placed Chelsea on Sunday. Read full story
Mikel Arteta gives Leandro Trossard injury update as Arsenal dealt blow vs Chelsea - The Mirror
Leandro Trossard was substituted in the first half during Arsenal's win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League and Mikel Arteta gave an update on the forward's condition
Mikel Arteta to make three Arsenal changes vs Chelsea as Piero Hincapie returns
Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Chelsea. The Gunners have had a fabulous league campaign. They have picked up 29 points from their opening 12 games, six more than second-placed Chelsea. Mikel Arteta’s side are unbeaten in the last seven meetings against the Blues, with five wins and two draws, and will surely aim for another victory. Ahead of the London derby, Arteta could make three changes from the 3…
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