The biggest game of the new Premier League season so far sees London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea face off at the Emirates Stadium, in a match that promises early clues to this campaign's title race.
The champions host Xabi Alonso's new-look side as both teams put their 100 per cent starts to the season on the line. Arsenal, arguably, have more to lose, but have not tasted defeat against Chelsea in five years.
Clash of styles in north London
It has been more of the same for Arsenal across the first two games of their title defence, with an imperious back line but an attack which at times underwhelms. It could not be more different for Chelsea, who are scoring goals for fun, but also conceding at an alarming rate, with five shipped across two games.
So it is a clash of styles in north London this afternoon, in a game which Arsenal should surely still have the edge. But a Chelsea win will really get tongues wagging.
Team news and kick-off details
Kick-off is at 4.30pm BST at the Emirates Stadium. Both sides have won their opening two matches of the new Premier League campaign, with the champions defeating Coventry City and Aston Villa in their first encounters. Meanwhile, new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has overseen victories against Fulham and Brighton and Hove Albion.
The Gunners have been more watertight at the back than their counterparts, but the west Londoners have been frightening in attack, with a new-look strikeforce of Joao Pedro flanked by Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers.
Follow the game live with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Matt Verri and Dom Smith at the Emirates Stadium.
