Chelsea F.C. Lineup vs Arsenal Confirmed

Chelsea F.C. Lineup vs Arsenal Confirmed: Why Is Cole Palmer Not Starting For Chelsea?

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Chelsea F.C. Lineup vs Arsenal Confirmed: Why Is Cole Palmer Not Starting For Chelsea?

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Chelsea and Arsenal are all set to lock horns in the English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday (Nov 30).
Cole Palmer is back, but this time on the bench as Maresca did not take a risk by putting him in the starting XI.

Chelsea and Arsenal are all set to lock horns in the English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday (Nov 30) as the two meet in a top-of-the-table clash at Stamford Bridge. A contest that could be pivotal in the title race will see the two London rivals cross the divide for the first time in the season. Fresh from their Champions League exploits, both Chelsea and Arsenal are looking to get the South of England back on the map, with no London side since 2017 yet to win the English Premier League title.

Chelsea will be expecting to name a strong line-up as they heavily rely on the midfield services of Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. However, the biggest talking point will be the inclusion of the English midfielder Cole Palmer, who is back in the side after an injury. He is expected to be part of the squad but is unlikely to start. Manager Enzo Maresca will have a huge call to take in the build-up to the contest.

On the other hand, Arsenal were plagued with an injury worry when star defender Gabriel was injured while playing for Brazil. He is expected to stay out for a while as manager Mikel Arteta tries to rotate the Playing XI. Ecuadorian Piero Hincapié was instrumental in his side's win over Tottenham last week as the Gunners maintained their top spot in the league. A win for Chelsea will see them trim Arsenal’s lead at the top to three points, while a win for the Gunners will see them open a seven-point lead at the summit. Here are the Chelsea Lineup vs Arsenal.