Chelsea Host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in Big Premier League Battle (Preview, Kickoff Time)

• Chelsea will be at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, 20 April, to face Arsenal in Premier League game
• The Blues won the first fixture 2-0 at the Emirates stadium with Romelu Lukaku and James netting the goals
• Arsenal are still fighting to move into the top four on the Premier League table and they must not lose if they want to keep their hopes

Thomas Tuchel and his wards at Chelsea will face Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, 20 April, in a Premier League battle that is expected to be challenging.

Since crashing out of the Champions League, Chelsea players are trying to put the disappointment behind them and focus on their remaining games this season.

In response to their Champions League elimination, Chelsea defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 in the FA Cup semifinal and will face Liverpool in the final of the tournament.

Arsenal on the other hand were defeated by Southampton in their last Premier League game as the Gunners continue their fight to finish among the top.

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What was the result of their first meeting at the Emirates?

Arsenal hosted Chelsea on 22 August, 2021 and Romelu Lukaku and Reece James scored the two goals that gave the Stamford Bridge landlords 2-0 win.

Possible lineups

Chelsea possible starting lineup:

Mendy; James, Silva, Rudiger; Azpilicueta, Kante, Jorginho, Alonso; Mount, Werner; Lukaku

Arsenal possible starting lineup:

Ramsdale; Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tavares; Xhaka, Lokonga; Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe; Martinelli

Time for the Premier League encounter?

The Premier League encounter between Chelsea and Arsenal will kickoff at 7:45pm.

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The meeting will be a repeat of the Carabao Cup final back in February when the two sides squared off at Wembley Stadium.

At the time, the Reds emerged victors after post-match penalties, in a thrilling clash that saw all outfield players score their spot-kicks.

The tie had to be decided via the shootouts after both teams settled for a barren draw during regulation time.

Chelsea booked a place in the FA Cup final after seeing off a spirited Crystal Palace side in an epic semi-final meeting staged at Wembley on Sunday, April 17.