Chelsea vs Arsenal: Declan Rice, Cole Palmer to Miss? CHE vs ARS Predicted Lineups with two interesting Changes

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Chelsea vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups: The buzz in London is getting greater as Chelsea are up against Arsenal in a derby in the Premier League on Sunday (November 10).

After a decent start under Enzo Maresca, Chelsea currently find themselves ahead of Arsenal in the PL points table by virtue of goal difference.

As the two teams lock horns in a crucial Premier League match, Mikel Arteta, the Gunners boss knows a win is imperative for his team. Chelsea, with the spring in their steps, would also fancy a positive result, especially as they play at the Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea appear to be in good shape under Maresca. Jadon Sancho might miss the game due to illness. On the other hand, Arsenal face several injury concerns. Declan Rice is likely to miss the match at Stamford Bridge, while Kai Havertz poised to miss as well after a head injury in the midweek Champions League match. Arsenal will also be without Riccardo Calafiori (knee), Kieran Tierney (hamstring), and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee). Raheem Sterling, who joined Arsenal on loan from Chelsea, is ineligible to play against his parent club.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Will Cole Palmer and Declan Rice play?

Cole Palmer didn't train for Chelsea on Saturday but the Blues manager Enzo Maresca is adamant that the England international will be fit for Sunday's clash. He has been a pivotal figure for the West London outfit this season and Maresca would desperately want him in the starting lineup.

As for Declan Rice, due to a foot injury, the Arsenal midfielder didn't travel to Italy for the Champions League clash against Inter Milan. Mikel Arteta couldn't provide a clarification on Rice's status either.

"I have to be very vague on that one because there's no clarity on whether he's going to be fit for the weekend," Arteta said, amid the fear of a broken toe. If the injury is moderate enough, the Gunners won't risk Rice and as of now, it looks like the England international will miss the trip to Stamford Bridge, where he scored last season in a 2-2 draw for the Gunners.

Jorginho in for Rice

As Rice may miss the match, former Chelsea midfielder Jorginho can slot in the midfield along with Thomas Partey. The Italian has been a mainstay at Chelsea for a long time before his move to Arsenal. He will have a big role to play in the Arsenal midfield.

Odegaard for Trossard

Another change Mikel Arteta will contemplate is the introduction of Martin Odegaard in place of Leandro Trossard. The Norwegian has been a huge miss due to his injury and as he is back, the Gunners boss would definitely start him at the Bridge.

Chelsea vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups

Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, James; Caicedo, Enzo; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson

Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Jorginho, Odegaard, Partey; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli