Chelsea vs Arsenal Bet Builder Tips: Fiery showdown in prospect at Stamford Bridge

The curtain call for the Premier League weekend comes at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon when Chelsea welcome Arsenal for a much-anticipated London derby.

The Gunners were heavily touted as title challengers this season, but the Blues go into this contest above their visitors on goal difference. Below is a bet builder for what should be a hotly contested showdown at the Bridge which pays out at 9/2 if successful.

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Chelsea vs Arsenal Match Betting

Both teams to score

Both teams have scored in four of the last six Stamford Bridge meetings between these two and the Gunners haven't left SW6 without a goal in any of those six encounters.

Enzo Maresca's Premier League bow at home in August saw Man City win 2-0 but, since that, his Blues side have found the net in nine successive Premier League outings.

Arsenal scored in their first seven games, but have recently fired blanks at Bournemouth - when they played an hour with ten men- and Newcastle, where Declan Rice missed a gilt-edged late opportunity to level the contest.

There should be plenty of goalmouth action and taking both sides to score is a solid platform.

Nicolas Jackson to score anytime

Chelsea are sweating on Cole Palmer's fitness, though the talismanic playmaker does appear likely to be passed fit.

Up top, Nicolas Jackson has established himself as the principal striker. He has scored six times in 10 Premier League outings this season and looks well on the way to surpassing last term's tally of 14.

The 23-year-old has made a habit of contributing in London derbies, with 10 goals and two assists in nine games since the start of the 2023/24 season ranking him as the highest performer in this environment.

He can get on the scoresheet for the home side.

Total booking points over 49.5

Things could get tetchy here. Arsenal have suffered three defeats and a draw in their last six games in all competitions and they are being questioned as title contenders now.

The good work of Mikel Arteta's squad is threatening to blow up.

The Gunners' three red cards this season is a Premier League high with Rice, Leandro Trossard and William Saliba all receiving their marching orders.

Chelsea aren't shy in mixing it either. The Blues are already on 38 bookings for the season, a top-flight high entering the weekend.

Referee Michael Oliver could be a busy man, with these teams locked together on points and both desperate to sign off for the international break with some kind of a positive outcome.

It could get fiery in west London.

Bet Builder pays 9/2

Football Betting Tips from Betfred Insights.