class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Looking bereft of confidence and form, Al Hain-Cole expects the Gunners to fall to yet another defeat against Lampard's team at the Emirates
Arsenal will be desperate for a morale-boosting result when Chelsea visit the Emirates Stadium for Saturday’s Premier League clash.
The Gunners are only four points adrift of the relegation zone after losing seven and winning just one of their last 10 matches in the league, scoring only four times in those fixtures.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Latest Odds
However, having run out 2-1 winners against this opposition in last season’s FA Cup final, they are available at 14/5 (3.80) with bet365 to give themselves a massive lift with a first win in eight league matches.
Frank Lampard’s men ended their own run of two consecutive league defeats with an emphatic 3-0 victory over West Ham last time out and are 10/11 (1.91) favourites to come out on top against another London rival here.
Just one of the last seven encounters between this duo has resulted in a draw, but there are odds of 11/4 (3.75) on offer on them cancelling each other out in this one.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Team News
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will face a late fitness test and Gabriel Martinelli is also a doubt after coming off injured in his comeback in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester City, while Thomas Partey is definitely ruled out.
Ben Chilwell and Reece James are unlikely to feature as they recover from minor injuries, with Hakim Ziyech also doubtful.
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Although Mikel Arteta initially impressed with his results in big matches against the best teams in the league, it is hard to back his side getting anything out of this game on current form.
The 4-1 home thrashing against Man City in midweek only added to the feeling of malaise that has taken hold following five defeats from the last seven winless league matches and a damaging loss against local rivals Tottenham.
With just 12 goals to their name in 14 league matches, they will surely struggle to break down a Blues side that has conceded just 14 times in that same period – a record bettered only by Aston Villa and Man City sides that have played fewer matches.
Arsenal vs Chelsea Tips and Predictions
Having got back to winning ways with their 3-0 win against a stubborn West Ham team last time out, those 10/11 (1.91) odds actually seem generous on Chelsea compounding Arsenal’s woes with another victory.
All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
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