Premier League leaders Arsenal face a stern test of their title credentials when they welcome Chelsea to the Emirates on Sunday afternoon.
A huge Premier League clash takes place at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon, when leaders Arsenal take on top-four chasing Chelsea.
By the time the Gunners take to the field their lead at the top of the table could have been cut to two points, should Manchester City, who have a game in hand on Mikel Arteta’s men, get the better of Leeds on Saturday evening.
Chelsea are in a battle to secure a top-four finish and the prize of Champions League which comes with it, with the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United in the mix. Here are our Premier League betting selections for the game.
Selections
Both teams to score @ 3/4
Viktor Gyokeres anytime goalscorer @ 6/4
Joao Pedro anytime goalscorer @ 7/2
Expect goals in North London
Arsenal are joint-top of the scoring charts this season, notching 56 times alongside the Citizens, and Chelsea are not far behind with 48, so this promises to be an entertaining contest.
Both teams to score has landed in the Gunners’ last three league assignments and in Chelsea’s last five top-flight fixtures, while two of the three meetings between these two this season have had goals at both ends.
Leg 1: Both teams to score @ 3/4
Gyokeres hitting form at the right time
It has taken Sweden international Viktor Gyokeres some time to get settled since arriving at Arsenal in the summer, but he has clicked into gear since the turn of the year and has netted eight times in his last 12 appearances.
One of those strikes came against Chelsea in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge and the 27-year-old will be full of confidence after bagging a brace in the 4-1 derby victory over Tottenham last weekend.
Leg 2: Viktor Gyokeres anytime goalscorer @ 6/4
Pedro can continue impressive season
Another player in fine scoring form is Blues forward Joao Pedro, who made it seven goals in his last nine outings when scoring in the 1-1 draw against Burnley on Saturday.
That was the second match in a row in which the Brazilian had found the back of the net and he looks capable of taking his tally to 15 for the season at Arsenal’s expense.
Leg 3: Joao Pedro anytime goalscorer @ 7/2
Referee to be kept busy
There has been love lost between these two in recent years and this fixture has regularly brought up cards, with 18 yellows and a red being shown across the three meetings this season alone.
Two of those contests have produced at least six cautions, which means six of the last nine matches between Arsenal and Chelsea have gone over 5.5 cards.
Leg 4: Over 5.5 cards @ 7/5
