Arsenal

Arsenal lead the Premier League by five points ahead of Manchester City, although they have played one more game. If Guardiola's side win their remaining game, they will be two points behind the Londoners. This derby against Chelsea is therefore crucial in the race for the Premier League title. Mikel Arteta's side need to be strong at the Emirates Stadium.

In their last match, the North London derby against Tottenham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Arsenal secured a resounding victory that boosted their confidence after several away draws. At home, however, the team is performing well and is reliable, and this is the approach they want to continue in order to avoid dropping points and remain at the top of the table.

Injured players at Arsenal for Premier League matchday 28

Mikel Merino, Havertz and Dowman

Suspended players at Tottenham for Premier League matchday 28

Arsenal have no players suspended for this match.

Arsenal's latest results

• Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland
• Brentford 1-1 Arsenal
• Arsenal 4-0 Wigan
• Wolves 2-2 Arsenal
• Tottenham 1-4 Arsenal

Chelsea

Chelsea, meanwhile, come into the derby at the Emirates Stadium after two draws in the Premier League that have seen them lose their lead over Liverpool. They have also been overtaken by Manchester United in the standings. Everything points to the Blues fighting it out with the Red Devils and the Reds for two Champions League places. One of the three will miss out on Europe's top competition.

This derby could set the tone for Chelsea's next few weeks. Their season has been inconsistent, and the change of manager from Liam Rosenior to Enzo Maresca has not turned things around. The title race is out of reach, and their goal is to finish in the Champions League places. In this match, they will have to be at their best to have any chance of a positive result.

Injured Chelsea players for Premier League matchday 28

Colwill, Gittens and Jorgensen

Suspended Chelsea players for Premier League matchday 28

Fofana

Chelsea's latest results

• Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
• Wolves 1-3 Chelsea
• Chelsea 2-2 Leeds United
• Hull City 0-4 Chelsea
• Chelsea 1-1 Burnley

Arsenal - Chelsea: statistics

Arsenal are a very reliable team at the Emirates Stadium. This is demonstrated by their home record, as Mikel Arteta's side have only lost one game at home all season and have conceded two draws. They have won all the rest. But it will not be easy for them, as Chelsea are the second-best away team in the Premier League after picking up 22 points in 13 games away from home.

Arsenal - Chelsea: predictions

Despite Chelsea's good form away from Stamford Bridge, Arsenal are clear favourites to take all three points in this derby. Mikel Arteta's side are top of the Premier League on merit and the Emirates Stadium is virtually impregnable. In addition, players such as Gyökeres are in great form. Anything other than an Arsenal win would be a surprise.