Chelsea and Arsenal lock horns in a crucial Premier League encounter on Sunday (November 10) at the Stamford Bridge.

This top-end clash is crucial for both clubs, with each side eager to return to winning form in the league.

Chelsea recently came off a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford, which followed a 2-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle. They quickly bounced back in European competition, claiming an 8-0 win over Noah in the Conference League, but they’ll be focused on regaining domestic consistency.

Arsenal, currently in fifth place, have struggled to keep up with leaders Liverpool and Manchester City, who hold the top two spots. Sitting seven points adrift of the summit, Arsenal’s recent league form has dipped, going three matches without a win. Following losses to Bournemouth and Newcastle, along with a 2-2 draw against Liverpool at the Emirates, the Gunners also suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan in the Champions League midweek, dropping them to 12th in that competition.

Considering all such, this is now a key fixture for both parties involved. Over the years, this fixture has provided thrilling moments and intense competition, with some legendary players etching their names into the record books.

Here, we highlight the top scorers in Chelsea vs. Arsenal clashes who have made a big impact.

Eden Hazard (Chelsea) - 4 Goals

Former Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard had a strong record against Arsenal, losing only two of his 14 league encounters with the Gunners. Hazard scored four goals against them, with Chelsea securing three wins and one draw in those games.

Robin van Persie (Arsenal) - 5 Goals

Van Persie’s contributions in this fixture were unforgettable, scoring five times and delivering two iconic performances. After a goalless start in seven games, he netted twice to clinch a 2-1 victory in 2008. In 2011, as Arsenal’s captain, Van Persie scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in a memorable 5-3 win at Stamford Bridge, scoring twice in the final 10 minutes to secure victory.

Ian Wright (Arsenal) - 7 Goals

Arsenal legend Ian Wright consistently delivered against Chelsea, scoring seven goals across 11 matches. Remarkably, Arsenal never lost a league game to Chelsea when Wright found the net.

Thierry Henry (Arsenal) & Didier Drogba (Chelsea) - 8 Goals Each

Thierry Henry, Arsenal’s all-time leading scorer, enjoyed a brilliant record against Chelsea, scoring eight goals in 12 appearances. Henry’s goals were often decisive, as Arsenal never suffered a loss when he was on the scoresheet.

Chelsea’s Didier Drogba was similarly lethal, also scoring eight times across 12 encounters with Arsenal. Drogba became known for his reliability in big matches and was particularly impactful in these London derbies, contributing three assists alongside his eight goals and leading Chelsea to victory in seven of those fixtures.