Chelsea’s early-season record faces Arsenal test in London derby
Chelsea are scheduled to meet Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, with Xabi Alonso’s side carrying two opening wins but questions over its defence.
Chelsea’s unbeaten start under manager Xabi Alonso will be tested against Arsenal in a Premier League London derby at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, 6 September.
Yahoo Sports reports that Chelsea defeated Fulham and Brighton & Hove Albion in its opening two matches. The results have been tempered by defensive concerns, with Chelsea conceding twice against Fulham and three times against Brighton.
The report lists Dibu Martinez as the predicted goalkeeper, with Wesley Fofana, Maxence Lacroix and Levi Colwill in defence. Reece James and Romeo Lavia are included in midfield, while Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers feature in the predicted attack.
The selection remains provisional and is not a confirmed team sheet. Martinez and Rogers are among the players associated with Chelsea’s summer recruitment, while Joao Pedro and Rogers featured in the opening victory over Fulham.
Yahoo Sports also reports that Enzo Fernandez has moved to Manchester City in a record deal and that Chelsea’s attempted move for Lamine Camara from Monaco collapsed. Those transfer claims are not independently corroborated in the supplied material.
The fixture is scheduled for Emirates Stadium on Sunday, although kick-off details in the supplied reports require confirmation.
