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Arsenal vs Chelsea — result, stats & head-to-head, 1 Mar 2026

Arsenal vs ChelseaPremier League · Round 28 · Emirates Stadium2–1
Matches
Arsenal 2–1 Full time Chelsea

Team news injuries and suspensions, as reported before kick-off

Chelsea1 out
Caleb Wiley Injurysince 20 Oct 2025 · 53 matches missed

Starting XI

Chelsea4-3-3
10↓Palmer6.3↓ 86'
20Jesus6.7
7Lomba Neto6.2
8↓Fernández6.8↓ 86'
17↓Santos6.5↓ 75'
25Corozo6.8
21↓Hato6.6↓ 75'
19↓Sarr6.3↓ 90'
23Chalobah7.1
24CJames7.3
1Sanchez6.7

Timeline

  1. 21'
    William Saliba · 1–0assist: Gabriel Magalhães
  2. 45+2'
    Piero Hincapié · 1–1own goal
  3. 66'
    Jurriën Timber · 2–1assist: Declan Rice
  4. 70'
    Pedro Neto second yellow
  5. 90+6'
    VAR checkVAR check
Show all 18 events (+13 subs & bookings)
  1. 21'
    William Saliba · 1–0assist: Gabriel Magalhães
  2. 45+2'
    Piero Hincapié · 1–1own goal
  3. 56'
    Leandro Trossard ↑ Gabriel Martinelli ↓substitution
  4. 59'
    Cole Palmeryellow card
  5. 65'
    Jorrel Hatoyellow card
  6. 66'
    Jurriën Timber · 2–1assist: Declan Rice
  7. 67'
    Pedro Neto yellow card
  8. 70'
    Pedro Neto second yellow
  9. 75'
    Gabriel Magalhãesyellow card
  10. 75'
    Jorrel Hato ↑ Malo Gusto ↓substitution
  11. 75'
    Andrey Santos ↑ Roméo Lavia ↓substitution
  12. 76'
    Viktor Gyökeres ↑ Kai Havertz ↓substitution
  13. 76'
    Declan Rice ↑ Christian Nørgaard ↓substitution
  14. 79'
    Enzo Fernándezyellow card
  15. 86'
    Enzo Fernández ↑ Liam Delap ↓substitution
  16. 86'
    Cole Palmer ↑ Alejandro Garnacho ↓substitution
  17. 90'
    Mamadou Sarr ↑ Tosin Adarabioyo ↓substitution
  18. 90+6'
    VAR checkVAR check

Arsenal left · Chelsea right

Periods

Arsenal
1st half1
2nd half1
Extra time0
Chelsea
1st half1
2nd half0
Extra time0

Match statistics

12Shots9
5Shots on target3
5Corners10
11Fouls14
17Tackles20
1Yellow cards5

Match information

Premier LeagueCompetition
28Round
Sun 1 Mar · 16:30 UTCKickoff
Emirates StadiumVenue
60,704Capacity
60,296 (99% full)Attendance
Darren EnglandReferee
9°C · light rainWeather

Possession

Possession
41% · 59%
Duels won
49% · 51%
Pass accuracy
82% · 88%

Breakdown

Shooting
7Shots inside box5
5Shots outside box4
4Shots blocked1
0Hit woodwork1
2Big chances created3
0Big chances missed3
Passing
338Passes482
11Crosses18
2Accurate crosses4
43Long passes47
21Accurate long passes19
Defence
5Interceptions13
4Keeper saves3
Duels & dribbles
48Duels won49
15Dribble attempts10
7Successful dribbles3

Goalscorers

João Pedro 15Chelsea
Viktor Gyökeres 14Arsenal
Enzo Fernández 10Chelsea
Cole Palmer 10Chelsea

Bench

Arsenal · bench

3IbarguenDF
9de JesusFW
11Silva6.6↑ 56'
13RevueltaGK
16Nørgaard6.3↑ 76'
20MaduekeFW
29Havertz6.6↑ 76'
33CalafioriDF
49Lewis-SkellyDF

Chelsea · bench

4Adarabioyo↑ 90'
5MukinayiDF
9Delap↑ 86'
12JörgensenGK
27Gusto6.5↑ 75'
34AcheampongDF
38Guiu PazFW
45Lavia6.6↑ 75'
49Ferreyra↑ 86'

Managers

Previous meetings

In 8 recorded meetings, Arsenal have won 3 and Chelsea 2 — 3 ended level.

2026 · Carabao CupArsenal vs Chelsea 1–0 2026 · Carabao CupChelsea vs Arsenal 2–3 2025 · Premier LeagueChelsea vs Arsenal 1–1 2025 · Premier LeagueArsenal vs Chelsea 1–0 2024 · Premier LeagueChelsea vs Arsenal 1–1 2019 · Europa LeagueChelsea vs Arsenal 4–1 2004 · Champions LeagueArsenal vs Chelsea 1–2 2004 · Champions LeagueChelsea vs Arsenal 1–1 All 8 meetings →

Recent form

Arsenal WDWDW
Chelsea LWDWD

Premier League

#Team PWDLGFGAGD Pts
1Arsenal3826757127+4485
2Manchester City3823967735+4278
3Manchester United38201176950+1971
4Aston Villa38198115649+765
5Liverpool38179126353+1060
6AFC Bournemouth38131875854+457
7Sunderland381412124248-654
8Brighton & Hove Albion381411135246+653
9Brentford381411135552+353
10Chelsea381410145852+652
11Fulham38157164751-452
12Newcastle United38147175355-249
13Everton381310154750-349
14Leeds United381114134956-747
15Crystal Palace381112154151-1045
16Nottingham Forest381111164851-344
17Tottenham Hotspur381011174857-941
18West Ham United38109194665-1939
19Burnley38410243875-3722
20Wolverhampton Wanderers38311242768-4120

Form and ranking

#TeamLast 5RatingPts
1
Arsenal
WDWDW
 6.87 85
10
Chelsea
LWDWD
 6.65 52
Market

No market on record.

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Form
ArsenalWDWDW
ChelseaLWDWD
Match stats
41Possession59
12Shots9
5On target3
5Corners10
1Yellow cards5