Arsenal vs Chelsea team news - 7 doubts and 4 outs amid new Cole Palmer bombshell

Arsenal could extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a win over Chelsea on Tuesday.

Published 22nd Apr 2024, 17:17 BST

Updated 22nd Apr 2024, 17:26 BST

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Arsenal could go four points clear at the top of the table with a win over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night - albeit with Manchester City holding two games in hand.

The visitors are blighted by new fitness concerns with star man Cole Palmer fighting an illness. The 21-year-old, who has an impressive 20 Premier League goals this term, would be a huge miss for Mauricio Pochettino.

It's better news on the injury front at Arsenal, with defender Jurrien Timber nearing a return from a long term injury. Here's your latest injury news ahead of Tuesday night.

Arteta said the defender 'looks ready' but that Spurs would even been a 'quick step' for the player, making the Chelsea match still too soon.

1. Jurrien Timber - OUT

Arteta said the defender 'looks ready' but that Spurs would even been a 'quick step' for the player, making the Chelsea match still too soon.

Chelsea confirmed the defender was 'undergoing medical assessment' ahead of Arsenal.

2. Ben Chilwell - DOUBT

Chelsea confirmed the defender was 'undergoing medical assessment' ahead of Arsenal.

Another 'to be assessed' ahead of the match, it has emerged.

3. Malo Gusto - DOUBT

Another 'to be assessed' ahead of the match, it has emerged.

Will be assessed in the morning as he fights an illness.

4. Cole Palmer - DOUBT

Will be assessed in the morning as he fights an illness.

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