Can Chelsea Find a Result at the Emirates? 3 Plays for Sunday’s Premier League Showdown

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Last Update: Sun Sep 06, 2026, 9:19 am ET

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We need another Sunday sweep after a couple of misses yesterday.

Manchester City were such a letdown. I'm still not sure what they were doing for most of that match.

They didn't look good at all and were fortunate to escape with three points. That game could have easily ended in a draw or even a loss for the hosts.

But we're moving on.

Today, we're focusing entirely on my favorite match of the weekend.

We've got a game stack loading for Arsenal vs. Chelsea.

Let's get into the plays!

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Arsenal vs. Chelsea

Massive clash of EPL giants today as Arsenal host Chelsea.

This is easily my favorite match of the weekend, and I think we're in for a treat.

If you've followed me this offseason, you already know how high I am on Chelsea.

I have futures bets on them and still believe they can have a very successful season.

Their attack has certainly lived up to the hype so far.

Chelsea have been one of the Premier League's best attacking sides through the opening weeks.

The front three of Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, and Morgan Rogers has meshed extremely well.

My concerns are in the midfield and at the back.

Chelsea don't have that true midfielder who can take control of a match.

We've already seen that become an issue.

They conceded twice against Fulham before allowing Brighton to score three times at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have been forced to use players like Reece James and Pedro Neto in midfield roles.

After selling Enzo Fernandez, I'm not sure where the solution comes from.

That could become a massive problem against Arsenal.

The Gunners arguably have the best midfield in the Premier League.

I expect Arsenal to control plenty of possession and make Chelsea work without the ball.

However, that's not necessarily a situation Chelsea will hate.

Xabi Alonso has been comfortable conceding possession and allowing his team to attack quickly in transition.

It feels like Alonso wants his front three getting into 3-on-3 situations whenever possible.

So far, it's worked.

The pace and skill Chelsea have going forward make them extremely dangerous on the counter.

That's also why I don't love simply backing Arsenal to win.

I think Chelsea can score here.

My bigger concern for the Blues is whether they can keep Arsenal from scoring two, three, or even four.

Brighton exposed another major weakness last weekend.

All three of their goals against Chelsea came from set pieces.

That's a nightmare heading into a matchup with Arsenal.

The Gunners have been one of the best set-piece teams we've seen in a long time.

If Chelsea concede numerous corners or dangerous free kicks, I don't think it ends well for them.

There is always the concern that Arsenal score once and decide to protect the lead.

We've seen Mikel Arteta take that approach before.

I just don't think Chelsea are the type of opponent that will allow Arsenal to comfortably sit on a 1-0 advantage.

The Blues have too much attacking quality.

If Arsenal score first, Chelsea will eventually have to open up and take more risks.

That's when I think the chances really start flowing.

More space should become available in the final third, and Arsenal have the quality to punish it.

My prediction is a 3-1 Arsenal win.

For my Chelsea futures, I'd happily take a 2-2 draw. But, I have to separate those bets from what I expect today.

I think Chelsea get their goal.

I just think Arsenal get more of them.

Give me the Gunners and goals in what should be one of the weekend's most entertaining matches.

Plays: Arsenal Team Total Over 1.5 Goals (-145), Arsenal Moneyline + Both Teams To Score (+200), Arsenal vs. Chelsea Over 2.75 Goals (+100)

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