Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE: Palmer a major doubt as Gunners aim to extend lead at top of table – kick-off time and team news

Bad news for Chelsea

Our producer, Declan McCarthy, reports that Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto did not get off the Chelsea bus here at the Emirates.

They were both doubtful, but it’s a huge blow for the Blues!

Arsenal vs Chelsea: team news

The Gunners have no further injury concerns ahead of this one, with Takehiro Tomiyasu expected to return to the team after missing the win against Wolves.

Jurrien Timber marked his return from an ACL injury last night with a superb goal for the Under-21s, so he should be in contention soon.

Meanwhile, the Blues have numerous injury problems, the main one being Cole Palmer, who is ill.

Malo Gusto and Ben Chilwell are also doubtful.

Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Christopher Nkunku and Lesley Ugochukwu remain absent.

London giants meet

Hello and welcome to talkSPORT.com’s live coverage of Arsenal v Chelsea in the Premier League.

It’s always a great match as two of London’s biggest clubs meet.

However, the stakes are high on both sides.

For the Gunners, a victory would put them three points clear of Liverpool at the top of the table and four clear of Manchester City.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are well in the race for European football and can move up to seventh place with a win here.

So let’s go !