Chelsea v Arsenal – Confirmed lineups – Wenger sufferers massive injury blow

Chelsea take on their London rivals Arsenal in the Premier League this afternoon.

The clash takes place at Stamford Bridge stadium while kick-off is scheduled for 13:30 (GMT).

Arsene Wenger has suffered a major blow in the lead up to today’s game. Star playmaker Mesut Ozil has been ruled out of the game with an injury.

Chile international forward Alexis Sanchez has been left out of Arsenal’s starting line-up but is present on the bench. Meanwhile, summer signing Alexandre Lacazette starts for the Gunners today.

Arsenal come into the game following a 3-0 victory over Bournemouth and a 3-1 win over FC Koln. Chelsea have won three games in a row, including a 6-0 victory over Qarabag.

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Chelsea v Arsenal – Confirmed lineups 

Chelsea – Confirmed lineups: Courtois; Azpilicueta, Luiz, Cahill; Moses, Kante, Fabregas, Alonso; Pedro, Morata, Willian

Arsenal – Confirmed lineups: Cech; Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal; Bellerin, Xhaka, Ramsey, Kolasinac; Iwobi, Welbeck, Lacazette
Subs: Ospina, Mertesacker, Maitland-Niles, Elneny, Sanchez, Walcott, Giroud.