Arsenal vs Chelsea: Premier League title and top-four race at stake at Emirates

01.03.26 FT English Premier League

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Arsenal face Chelsea on 1 March at the Emirates Stadium in major Premier League clash with title and top-four stake.

London Derby with big stakes

League leaders Arsenal welcome city rivals Chelsea in high-profile London derby on Sunday 1 March 1 2026 in round 28 of Premier League.

The match will kick off at 16:30 GMT. With Arsenal pushing for the title and Chelsea chasing European qualification, the meeting carries major importance for both sides.

Head-to-Head edge for the gunners

Since October 2010, Arsenal & Chelsea have met 45 time in all competitions. The record slightly favors Arsenal who have won 18 match while Chelsea have claimed 15 victory, with 12 draw between the two London rival.

Recent Cup meetings add extra edge

The rivalry has already had extra chapters this season. Arsenal and Chelsea also met twice in the EFL Cup where Arsenal advanced to the final with 4-2 aggregate win.

The Gunners now set to face Manchester City in the final adding confidence ahead of the league meeting.

Those cup games have increased the tension and familiarity between the squads making Sunday’s clash even more unpredictable.

League positions and what’s at stake

Arsenal sit top of Premier League table with 61 point showing strong consistency throughout the season.

Chelsea meanwhile are fifth with 45 point and remain in the fight for Champions League qualification.

Khaled Hegazy |

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