Defending Premier League champions Arsenal will welcome London rivals Chelsea to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. This match is expected to be the first big clash of the 2026/27 season.
Both teams have won their first two league matches. They will aim to keep their perfect starts when they meet in North London.
Arsenal is currently third in the table with six points. Their position is based on goal difference.
The Gunners began their season with a 3-0 win over newly promoted Coventry City. They followed that with a 1-0 victory against Aston Villa at Villa Park.
That win against Villa was a special moment for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. It marked his 250th Premier League match in charge.
On Sunday, Arteta will also go up against Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso for the first time. Both managers are from Spain and share Basque roots. This will be Alonso's first major test in the Premier League since he took over at Stamford Bridge from Enzo Maresca.
Chelsea has also earned six points from their first two games. They have scored a total of seven goals so far.
The Blues started their campaign with a 3-2 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. They then managed to edge past Brighton 4-3 at Stamford Bridge.
Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer have each scored two goals for Chelsea. They are key players for Alonso's side as they head into this London derby.
Head-to-head
Arsenal has had the upper hand in recent matches at the Emirates. They have won their last six home games against Chelsea.
During this run, the Gunners have scored 15 goals and only conceded three.
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