Posted on: 02:32 Sun, 24 Jan 2016

The Blues, however, are unbeaten in their last
six matches under Guus Hiddink. And it was he
who was responsiblble for Arsenal’s biggest ever
league defeat (4-1 defeat to Chelsea) at the
Emirates in 2009.



Arsenal vs Chelsea: Team News

Arsenal expect to have both Alexis Sanchez and
Mesut Ozil fit for the London derby.

The Chilean winger has been absent for the
Gunners since injuring his hamstring in a 1-1
draw at Norwich in November.

Ozil sat out last weekend’s draw at Stoke City
due to a foot injury, and the German forward is
expected to return to the starting lineup against
Chelsea.

Francis Coquelin is back in training following a
knee problem, but he is still likely to be a week
or so away from a return.

Mohamed Elneny, the new January signing from
FC Basel, is still awaiting his Arsenal debut and
may not feature on Sunday.

Chelsea are sweating on the fitness of Diego
Costa, who suffered a bruise shine against
Everton last Saturday.

The Spain international is in contention to start,
but Colombian striker Radamel Falcao is still out
with a thigh injury.

Eden Hazard is back in full training and the
Belgian should return to the side at the expense
of Pedro.

Arsenal vs Chelsea: Possible starting lineups

Arsenal possible starting lineup:

Cech, Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal,
Flamini, Ramsey, Campbell, Ozil, Sanchez,
Giroud
Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Courtois, Ivanovic, Terry, Zouma, Azpilicueta,
Fabregas, Mikel, Hazard, Oscar, Willian, Costa

Arsenal vs Chelsea: Key Stats

5 – Costa has scored five goals in five Chelsea
appearances in all competitions under Hiddink,
after netting four in 21 appearances in 2015-16
under Jose Mourinho.

6 – Chelsea are undefeated in their last six
matches in the Premier League

6 – Arsenal will equal their longest run with a
goal against any opponent in the Premier
League (six matches vs Liverpool from
1997-2000), if they fail to score against Chelsea

7 – Arsenal have won seven of their last 8 home
matches in the Premier League

9 – Chelsea are undefeated in their last ten
matches against Arsenal in all competitions