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EPL: Arsenal Prepare for Chelsea Test as Spurs Seek a Spark

From The Punch · () English

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  • Arsenal and Chelsea put unbeaten league starts on the line when they meet at the Emirates, with Arsenal seeking to extend a strong defensive run and Chelsea relying on an attacking trio.
  • Tottenham sit bottom after two defeats and face Nottingham Forest, while Liverpool and new manager Andoni Iraola continue to search for a first win.
  • Chelsea have not beaten Arsenal in nine Premier League meetings.

Arsenal’s defensive solidity will meet Chelsea’s attacking flair when the two sides face off at the Emirates this weekend, with both teams protecting perfect starts to the Premier League season.

Champions Arsenal have opened with wins over Coventry and Aston Villa, keeping six clean sheets in their last seven league matches. Bukayo Saka has also started strongly, scoring twice after an injury-disrupted 2025/26 campaign.

Chelsea have begun Xabi Alonso’s tenure with three wins in all competitions. Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers have scored five of the team’s seven league goals, but Chelsea have conceded five in victories over Fulham and Brighton. Alonso will be looking for greater defensive control, while Chelsea also face a poor recent record against Arsenal, having gone nine league games without a win in the fixture.

Tottenham are bottom after losing 3-0 to Brentford and 2-0 to Newcastle. Despite spending more than £350 million in the summer and adding players including Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Savio, Spurs face another difficult test against Nottingham Forest, who beat them twice last season. Manager Roberto De Zerbi remains confident Tottenham can avoid another relegation battle. Liverpool, meanwhile, are still waiting for a first victory under new manager Andoni Iraola.

After two defeats, maybe somebody can think it’s the same story, the same as the last two seasons.

· Roberto De ZerbiTottenham’s manager acknowledged the concern surrounding the club’s poor start.
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