Arsenal vs Chelsea: Premier League – preview, team news, start, lineups

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 28, 2026 at 02:44 PM

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Arsenal will face Chelsea in a Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium in London on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 4:30 PM GMT. League leaders Arsenal are aiming for a victory to maintain their distance from Manchester City, who are five points behind with a game in hand. Arsenal beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 last weekend, but have struggled with consistency, drawing with Brentford and Wolves earlier in the month. Chelsea, currently fifth, have not defeated Arsenal since 2021, but are motivated to avoid losing to their rivals for a third time this season. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta emphasizes the importance of the game and the need to be prepared for Chelsea's adaptability.

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