Arsenal - Chelsea - 16 March 2025 Premier League - (1-0)

Chelsea awarded a free kick in their own half.

In London a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Throw-in for Chelsea at Emirates Stadium.

Christopher Kavanagh signals a Arsenal throw-in in Chelsea's half.

Throw-in for Arsenal in their own half.

Throw-in for Chelsea in the half of Arsenal.

The home team have replaced Martin Odegaard with Kieran Tierney. This is the second substitution made today by Mikel Arteta.

Christopher Kavanagh awards the away team a throw-in.

Can Chelsea get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Arsenal's half?

Can Chelsea capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Arsenal's half?

Tosin Adarabioyo is on a sub for Benoit Badiashile for Chelsea.

Chelsea make their fourth substitution with Malo Gusto replacing Wesley Fofana.

Ball safe as Chelsea is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) gets in a header on goal but the attempt is cleared.

Enzo Maresca is making the team's third substitution at Emirates Stadium with Romeo Lavia replacing Reece James.

Chelsea awarded a free kick in their own half.

Chelsea's Marc Cucurella has run offside.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Ethan Nwaneri is replacing Gabriel Martinelli for the home team.

Chelsea to take a throw-in in Arsenal territory.

Chelsea to take a throw-in in Arsenal territory.

Enzo Maresca (Chelsea) is making a second substitution, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall replacing Christopher Nkunku.

The away team replace Jadon Sancho with Tyrique George.

Free kick for Arsenal in their own half.

Goal kick for Chelsea at Emirates Stadium.

Christopher Kavanagh awards Chelsea a goal kick.

Gabriel Martinelli's header is off-target for Arsenal.

Arsenal have been awarded a corner by Christopher Kavanagh.

Can Arsenal capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Throw-in high up the field for Arsenal in London.

In London a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Throw-in for Chelsea in their own half.

Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) has received a first yellow card.

Christopher Kavanagh signals a free kick to Chelsea in their own half.

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard gets in a shot on goal at Emirates Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Can Arsenal get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Chelsea's half?

Free kick Chelsea.

Christopher Kavanagh blows against Arsenal's Jurrien Timber for offside.

Arsenal awarded a free kick in their own half.

Corner awarded to Chelsea.

Chelsea have been awarded a corner by Christopher Kavanagh.

Mikel Merino for Arsenal drives towards goal at Emirates Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Wesley Fofana (Chelsea) has received a yellow card from Christopher Kavanagh.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

At Emirates Stadium, Thomas Partey has been yellow-carded for the home team.

Arsenal have a goal kick.

Chelsea are coming forward and Pedro Neto gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Throw-in for Arsenal close to the penalty box.

Christopher Kavanagh signals a throw-in for Arsenal, close to Chelsea's area.

Throw-in for Chelsea in the half of Arsenal.

Free kick for Chelsea in their own half.

Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Christopher Kavanagh signals a free kick to Chelsea in their own half.

Arsenal have a dangerous throw-in.

Arsenal have been awarded a corner by Christopher Kavanagh.

Pedro Neto (Chelsea) gets a yellow card.

Free kick for Arsenal in the half of Chelsea.

Christopher Kavanagh signals a free kick to Arsenal.

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard is whistled for offside at Emirates Stadium.

Corner awarded to Arsenal.

Christopher Kavanagh signals a throw-in for Arsenal, close to Chelsea's area.

Christopher Kavanagh signals a Chelsea throw-in in Arsenal's half.

The first-half has come to a close in London.

Ball goes out of play for a Chelsea goal kick.

Chelsea awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Free kick for Arsenal in their own half.

Wesley Fofana for Chelsea is back on the field again.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Wesley Fofana.

It's a goal kick for the home team in London.

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez misses with an attempt on goal.

Corner awarded to Chelsea.

Christopher Kavanagh awards Arsenal a goal kick.

Chelsea have been awarded a corner by Christopher Kavanagh.

In London Chelsea drive forward through Marc Cucurella. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Chelsea have a goal kick.

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Chelsea awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in high up the field for Arsenal in London.

Arsenal's Jurrien Timber looks ok and returns to the pitch.

Attention is being given to Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber and play has been suspended briefly.

Throw-in for Arsenal close to the penalty box.

Levi Colwill is booked for the away team.

Free kick Arsenal.

Christopher Kavanagh signals a free kick to Arsenal in their own half.

Throw-in for Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.

In London a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Goal kick for Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez misses with an attempt on goal.

Chelsea needs to be cautious. Arsenal have an attacking throw-in.

Free kick for Arsenal in the half of Chelsea.

Arsenal awarded a free kick in their own half.

Goal! Arsenal have taken a 1-0 lead courtesy of a header from Mikel Merino. That's a fine assist from Martin Odegaard.

Corner awarded to Arsenal.

Throw-in Arsenal.

Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez is on his feet again at Emirates Stadium.

Ball goes out of play for a Chelsea goal kick.

Arsenal are coming forward and Leandro Trossard gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Play has been interrupted briefly in London to check on Enzo Fernandez, who is grimacing with pain.

Christopher Kavanagh signals a free kick to Chelsea.

Chelsea have a goal kick.

Declan Rice of Arsenal gets in a strike, but is off target.

Christopher Kavanagh awards Chelsea a goal kick.

Declan Rice for Arsenal gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Throw-in for Chelsea at Emirates Stadium.

Ball safe as Arsenal is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Can Chelsea capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Arsenal's half?

Gabriel Martinelli gets his shot on target but fails to score for Arsenal.

Christopher Kavanagh awards the home team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Arsenal in their own half.

Christopher Kavanagh signals a free kick to Arsenal in their own half.

Throw-in Arsenal.

Chelsea awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Free kick for Arsenal in their own half.

Goal kick for Chelsea at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal are pushing forward but Leandro Trossard's finish is wide of the goal.

It's a goal kick for the away team in London.

Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

Arsenal have been awarded a corner by Christopher Kavanagh.

Arsenal have a dangerous throw-in.

If Moises Caicedo receives a yellow card in today's match, he will be suspended after collecting 10 yellow cards so far this season.

If Enzo Fernandez scores against Arsenal FC it will be his 5th goal for Chelsea FC this season.

Chelsea FC have scored at least one goal for 5 consecutive matches.

Arsenal FC haven't lost in their last 4 games.

In Premier League, Chelsea FC has better performance than Arsenal FC.

Chelsea FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Arsenal FC's.

Chelsea FC have a winning streak of 4 matches.

Arsenal FC scores 2.19 goals when playing at home and Chelsea FC scores 1.78 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC is 1.

Average number of goals in meetings between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC is 3.2.

Arsenal FC scores 2.4 goals in a match against Chelsea FC and Chelsea FC scores 0.8 goals against Arsenal FC (on average).

Chelsea FC have won just 0 of their last 5 Premier League games against Arsenal FC.

Arsenal FC have lost just 0 of their last 5 Premier League games against Chelsea FC.

In the last 5 meetings Arsenal FC won 3, Chelsea FC won 0, 2 draws.

Arsenal FC have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against Chelsea FC (in all competitions).

In Premier League, Arsenal FC has better performance than Chelsea FC.

When Chelsea FC is down 1-0 away, they win 11% of their matches.

When Arsenal FC is down 0-1 home, they win 50% of their matches.

When Chelsea FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 64% of their matches.

When Arsenal FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 77% of their matches.

Their last meeting was a draw. (1-1)

Arsenal FC wins 54% of halftimes, Chelsea FC wins 45%.

Arsenal FC wins 1st half in 54% of their matches, Chelsea FC in 45% of their matches.

Jurrien Timber has more yellow cards (7) than any other player at Arsenal FC. Moises Caicedo has collected 9 for Chelsea FC.

Bukayo Saka has assisted the most goals for Arsenal FC with 10. Cole Palmer is Chelsea FC's biggest assister (6).

Kai Havertz is Arsenal FC's top scorer with 9 goals. Cole Palmer has scored 14 times for Chelsea FC.

Arsenal FC's home record this season: 8-4-1.

Chelsea FC haven't scored in 3 of their 14 away matches in Premier League this season.

Arsenal FC haven't scored in 2 of their 13 home matches in Premier League this season.

Arsenal FC have received 5 red cards this season. This is the highest number in Premier League.

Did you know that Chelsea FC scores 19% of their goals between the minutes 16-30?

Did you know that Arsenal FC scores 21% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

In Premier League, Chelsea FC have lost their last 3 away matches.

Last season's matches: 5-0 (Arsenal FC at home) and 2-2 (Chelsea FC at home).

During the last 83 meetings, Arsenal FC have won 32 times, there have been 24 draws while Chelsea FC have won 27 times. The goal difference is 118-113 in favour of Arsenal FC.

During the last 37 meetings with Arsenal FC playing at home, Arsenal FC have won 17 times, there have been 10 draws while Chelsea FC have won 10 times. The goal difference is 57-45 in favour of Arsenal FC.

The most common result of matches between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC when Arsenal FC is playing at home is 2-1. 5 matches have ended with this result.