FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF IMAGES - Image numbers 2289225955, 2289605726) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal FC (L) and Manager Xabi Alonso of Chelsea FC. Arsenal and Chelsea meet in a Premier League fixture on September 6,2026 at the Emirates Stadium in London, England. ***LEFT IMAGE***DUBLIN, IRELAND - AUGUST 05: Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal FC, looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and Real Betis Balompie at Aviva Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** JAKARTA, INDONESIA - AUGUST 08: Manager Xabi Alonso of Chelsea FC looks on prior to the pre-season friendly between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Peksi Cahyo/Getty Images)
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Arsenal could be without four starters in Chelsea clash

Arsenal could be without as many as 4 potential starters to face Chelsea today, we’ll soon find out when the teams are out.

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Chelsea and Arsenal face off in the Premier League today in a really exciting game for this stage of the season

So far we’ve been focused on what’s happening in Chelsea’s camp – there are fears the Blues are short-handed in midfield after losing Enzo Fernandez on deadline day. But what situation are Arsenal in?

Arteta coy on multiple potential absences

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 31: Cristhian Mosquera and Declan Rice of Arsenal applaud the fans before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on August 31, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

While Chelsea have an almost fully fit squad, the Gunners have a few more worries. With Willian Saliba out long term, they were hoping to rely on Cristhian Mosquera. However the 22 year old picked up a hamstring injury on Monday night.

Bruno Guimaraes is another doubt – he’s missed training this week after also picking up a knock on Monday, but looks like he will be ready to face us today.

Jurrien Timber is another long term absentee. He’s close to a return, but a place on the bench looks more likely that a starting spot.

All in all, this is a still a very strong Arsenal team, but there’s no doubt they’re missing a few important players.

In other news…

The battle between these two clubs began in the summer, when Morgan Rogers came to Stamford Bridge instead of the Emirates.

Gary Neville is making big claims about Chelsea this season, saying that we’ve already got a better attack than Arsenal after our summer upgrades.

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