The final international break of the season is nearly here, but first Arsenal need to get past London rivals Chelsea in the Premier League.
The Gunners play host to the Blues at the Emirates Stadium, knowing that three points will be crucial to either team’s hopes of securing Champions League football next season.
For Mikel Arteta, a top-four finish will be crucial to continue the building he and his Arsenal side have managed in recent seasons.
As for Chelsea, their fast start under Enzo Maresca has tailed off as they looked certain for a return to the Champions League, which has changed since.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 1 |  LiverpoolLiverpool | 29 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 69 | 27 | 42 | 70 |
| 2 |  ArsenalArsenal | 28 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 52 | 24 | 28 | 55 |
| 3 |  Nottm ForestNottingham Forest | 28 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 45 | 33 | 12 | 51 |
| 4 |  ChelseaChelsea | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 53 | 36 | 17 | 49 |
| 5 |  Man CityManchester City | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 53 | 38 | 15 | 47 |
| 6 |  NewcastleNewcastle | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 47 | 38 | 9 | 47 |
| 7 |  BrightonBrighton | 28 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 46 | 40 | 6 | 46 |
| 8 |  Aston VillaAston Villa | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 41 | 45 | -4 | 45 |
| 9 |  B’mouthBournemouth | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 47 | 34 | 13 | 44 |
With plenty of teams in the hunt for those European places, both teams know a win would go a long way to boosting their chances.
So with that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know ahead of another huge game between Arsenal and Chelsea.
Arsenal vs Chelsea date and kick-off time
Arsenal play host to London rivals Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, March 16, with a huge clash ahead.
A 1:30pm (GMT) kick-off time is listed for the big match, a slightly earlier time due to the Carabao Cup final later that day.
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Arsenal vs Chelsea TV channel
The broadcast for Arsenal’s London Derby clash with Chelsea will be shown on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
A valid Sky Sports subscription is required to follow all of the action with build-up and post-match reactions to follow.
Arsenal vs Chelsea live stream
A live stream will be available for Arsenal vs Chelsea, with it being available to view live on Sky Go, the platform for Sky television.
The service requires a valid subscription and login, with the app being available on smart devices and computers.
Arsenal injury news and team updates
Arsenal have a slightly reduced injury list, thanks to some recent returns to action for some players.
Gabriel Martinelli and Ben White are back in action, which has eased some of the concerns with squad depth.
Bukayo Saka is nearing an injury return but is still some way off, with an expectation that he won’t be back until after the international break.
Arsenal have three players who are guaranteed to be out with Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Takehiro Tomiyasu all out until next season.
Raheem Sterling won’t be able to feature, with the winger unable to play against his parent club while on loan.
Chelsea injury news and team updates
Chelsea have several injury doubts, with the side fresh from playing Copenhagen in the Europa Conference League.
Reece James, Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku are all back in training, coming as a huge boost to the side.
Forward duo Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke are nearing a return, but won’t be involved until after the Arsenal match.
Malo Gusto remains a doubt, while striker Marc Guiu is set to miss out.
One-time Arsenal transfer target Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended and won’t feature.
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