Arsenal and Chelsea face off in a crucial London derby at the Emirates Stadium. While Arsenal aim to solidify their top-four hopes, Chelsea seek to close the gap on their city rivals. Both teams have struggled in attack lately, making this an intriguing contest.
🗓 Match Date: March 16, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 7:15 PM
🏟 Venue: Emirates Stadium
Team Preview
Arsenal’s Performance
Arsenal head into this fixture after a 1-1 draw with Manchester United, where Declan Rice ended their two-game goal drought. However, Mikel Arteta’s men are winless in their last three Premier League matches and have just two victories in their last seven across all competitions.
Despite securing a blockbuster Champions League quarter-final spot against Real Madrid, their domestic form has been concerning. Arsenal will also look to avoid an unwanted record of losing back-to-back London derbies at the Emirates for the first time.
🔹 Last 6 Premier League Matches: W, W, W, L, D, D
Chelsea’s Performance
Chelsea, under Enzo Maresca, have won four consecutive games in all competitions, but their attacking displays have lacked conviction. Their 1-0 win over Leicester City came through a Marc Cucurella strike, and they edged Copenhagen in the Conference League.
However, Chelsea’s away form has been poor, with three straight Premier League defeats on the road. Their last away league win came against Tottenham in December. Furthermore, the Blues have failed to win their last six league encounters with Arsenal.
🔹 Last 6 Premier League Matches: L, W, L, L, W, W
Head-to-Head Record
🔹 Total Matches: 175
🔹 Arsenal Wins: 69
🔹 Draws: 52
🔹 Chelsea Wins: 54
Key Stats
✅ Arsenal are unbeaten in their last six Premier League matches against Chelsea.
✅ Chelsea have lost their last three away league matches.
✅ Arsenal have never lost consecutive London derbies at the Emirates Stadium.
Match Prediction
Both teams have shown inconsistency, but Arsenal’s superior head-to-head record and home advantage could give them the edge. Chelsea’s struggles away from home may continue in this clash.
🔮 Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea
Team News
Arsenal Team News
💪 Injuries: Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), Bukayo Saka (hamstring), Kai Havertz (hamstring), Gabriel Jesus (ACL)
📝 Squad Update: Gabriel Martinelli is fit and could start upfront. Raheem Sterling is ineligible.
🌟 Arsenal Possible Starting XI:
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Partey, Rice, Nwaneri, Martinelli, Trossard
Chelsea Team News
💪 Injuries: Nicolas Jackson (hamstring), Marc Guiu (hamstring), Noni Madueke (hamstring), Omari Kellyman (fitness)
📝 Suspensions: Mykhaylo Mudryk
📝 Squad Update: Malo Gusto remains a doubt; Reece James or Wesley Fofana could start at right-back.
🌟 Chelsea Possible Starting XI:
Sanchez; James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Sancho, Palmer, Nkunku, Neto
Where to Watch from Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
✅ Star Sports
✅ Score808
✅ Epics Sports
