The much-anticipated clash in the third round of the Premier League sees Arsenal and Chelsea facing off at the Emirates on Sunday evening, both sides hoping to keep their perfect records intact.
The lay of the land ahead of the London derby
Defending champions Arsenal have made an impressive start to the season, keeping a clean sheet in their first two matches. They brushed aside Coventry with a 3-0 victory at home and followed it up with a solid 1-0 win away at Aston Villa.
In contrast, Chelsea's performances under new management have been anything but consistent. The Blues notched two narrow wins, beating Fulham 3-2 away and edging Brighton 4-3 at home. However, their last outing saw them set a club record for the lowest possession in a match, managing only 25% — the lowest since the 2003/2004 season.
The main intrigue leading into this match is whether an inconsistent Chelsea can pose a genuine challenge to a more balanced Arsenal side.
Where to watch the match
- Kick-off time: 16:30 BST / 18:30 MSK.
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League.
- Russia and CIS (online): streams available on dedicated VK pages and Setanta Sports platform.
- Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan: Saran Media.
