Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League score and goal updates as Leandro Trossard fires in opener
Arsenal host Chelsea this evening in a midweek London derby in the Premier League. The Gunners have the chance to move four points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League table, but the Blues and Mauricio Pochettino will look to deny the hosts and deal a major blow in the title race.
Chelsea have won the Premier League five times since Arsenal last won the title 20 years ago, but Mikel Arteta’s side are set to finish above the Blues for the second year in a row and can add further disappointment to their difficult season with a victory tonight. Chelsea were beaten in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final, despite being the better team against Manchester City, as missed opportunities once again cost Pochettino’s side.
The visitors are without star striker and Premier League top scorer Cole Palmer this evening due to illness, while Arsenal will look to build on Saturday’s victory against Wolves. Arteta’s side were facing the prospect of another end-of-season crisis after back-to-back defeats to Aston Villa and Bayern Munich, and tonight is a must-win for the Gunners as they look to build pressure on champions Manchester City.
Follow Arsenal vs Chelsea live updates on tonight’s live blog below and get the latest match odds and predictions, here
Arsenal-Chelsea 1-0
48 mins: Gallager takes a free kick into the box for Chelsea but Declan Rice is on hand to wave it away. Chelsea already seem more positive and confident with the ball.
This could be a fascinating second half if the Blues activate him.
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 9:04 p.m.
Second part! Arsenal-Chelsea 1-0
Arsenal restart the match. Mikel Arteta hopes his side can improve their goal difference as they look to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 9:03 p.m.
HT Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
There were 18 shots in total in the first 45 minutes. 13 came from Arsenal including five for Chelsea. The Blues had neither target while they only managed three.
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 8:58 p.m.
HT Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
Chelsea have named a starting XI with an average age of under 24 for the seventh time in the Premier League this season, with only Leeds United in 1999-2000 having more in a single campaign (10).
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 8:54 p.m.
HT Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
Just the goal from Leandro Trossard which separates the two teams at half-time. Is there any way Chelsea can get back into the game?
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 8:50 p.m.
Half time! Arsenal-Chelsea 1-0
45+1 minutes: There were a few warnings from the referee. Marc Cucurella and Alfie Gilchrist are in the book and Mikel Arteta receives a yellow for expressing his displeasure from the sidelines.
The whistle then sounds for half-time. Arsenal lead.
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 8:46 p.m.
Arsenal-Chelsea 1-0
42 minutes: Luck! Conor Gallagher enters space on the right wing and center. Nicolas Jackson comes rushing into the area and leaps towards the ball.
He looks away from the ball that hits his arm and rushes towards the near post. David Raya jumps to push the ball away as the whistle blows for handball.
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 8:42 p.m.
Arsenal-Chelsea 1-0
39 mins: Enzo Fernandez lifts a cheeky cross into the penalty area from the inside right. Conor Gallagher sneaks behind the defenders and almost touches.
David Raya quickly comes off his line and collects the ball before Gallagher can reach him.
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 8:40 p.m.
Arsenal-Chelsea 1-0
36 minutes: From a small corner, Martin Odegaard launches Bukayo Saka. He advances the ball then fires a shot over the crossbar.
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 8:36 p.m.
Arsenal-Chelsea 1-0
33 mins: Kai Havertz lifts a cross from the left wing and almost spots Bukayo Saka. Marc Cucurella beats the Arsenal striker in the air to win a free-kick for Chelsea.
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 8:32 p.m.
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