Mikel Arteta hopes Arsenal’s ‘nightmare’ period with injuries will end soon - Captain Martin Odegaard made his first start since September, however, England duo Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice went off at Stamford Bridge.

Mikel Arteta admits he has made a mistake by not playing Raheem Sterling in Arsenal’s last two defeats. Sterling, who joined on loan from Chelsea in the summer transfer window, was left as an unused substitute in Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St James’ Park last Saturday.

Chelsea and Arsenal have named their starting XIs for Sunday's Premier League showdown. Here's how both teams are lining up at Stamford Bridge.In the blue corner… #CFC | #CHEARS