The Blues have won three games on the trot as their season starts to take shape, but their clash with Arsenal marks the beginning of a tricky run of fixtures. Mauricio Pochettino's side face Tottenham, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Brighton and Manchester United in five of their seven games after the visit of the Gunners, so they'll want to get off to a strong start this Saturday.
Meanwhile, Arsenal know a victory will guarantee them top spot before the second London derby of the weekend between Tottenham and Fulham, with Mikel Arteta looking to build on a breakthrough victory over Manchester City before the international break. The Gunners have won their last three trips to Stamford Bridge and are unbeaten there since 2018.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Chelsea's encounter with Arsenal this weekend.
What time does Chelsea vs Arsenal kick-off?
Location: London, England
Stadium: Stamford Bridge
Date: Saturday 21 October
Kick-off Time: 17:30 BST / 12:30 ET / 09:30 PT
Referee: Chris Kavanagh
VAR: Jarred Gillett
Chelsea vs Arsenal H2H record (last five games)
Chelsea: 1 win
Arsenal: 4 wins
Draws: 0
How to watch Chelsea vs Arsenal on TV and live stream
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Armando Broja has suffered an injury setback / George Wood/GettyImages
Chelsea's vast injury list has shown no signs of easing up over the international period, with no fewer than 14 injury doubts for Saturday's clash with Arsenal.
Christopher Nkunku, Wesley Fofana, Ben Chilwell and Romeo Lavia remain long-term absentees, while Benoit Badiashile, Marcus Bettinelli and Trevoh Chalobah also remain sidelined despite nearing returns.sweating on the fitness of a number of key players ahead of Arsenal's visit, with defensive injuries having been particularly brutal for the Blues boss.
The positive news for Chelsea is that Saka and Saliba remain doubts for the Gunners, but Arteta's side will arrive at Stamford Bridge as strong favourites for this one regardless. It may be a tighter affair than some would have predicted a few weeks ago, but Arsenal should have enough in the tank to end their rivals' winning streak.
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