Chelsea vs. Arsenal – A Top-of-the-Table London Derby! November 30, 2025
Match Overview
- Teams: Chelsea vs. Arsenal
- Competition: Premier League
- Date: November 30, 2025
- Venue: Stamford Bridge
- Significance: Top-of-the-table clash, potential title race impact.
🔴⚪ Arsenal 1st
- Points: 29
- Record: 9 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss
- Goals Scored: 24
- Goals Conceded: 6
- Recent Form: Dominant 4-1 vs Spurs, midweek win vs Bayern.
🔵 Chelsea 2nd
- Points: 23
- Record: 7 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses
- Recent Form: 2-0 vs Burnley, 3-0 vs Barcelona (UCL).
- Impact of Win: Reduce gap to 3 points.
Storied Rivalry: Head-to-Head History
Overall Record (since 1995)
- Arsenal wins: 29
- Chelsea wins: 26
- Draws: 23
- Total games: 78
All Competitions Record
- Arsenal wins: 84
- Chelsea wins: 64
- Draws: 60
Recent Premier League Record (Chelsea vs. Arsenal)
Chelsea has won only one of their last 11 league matches against Arsenal (3 draws, 7 losses), a streak dating back to December 2019. Chelsea’s Last Home Win vs. Arsenal: August 2018.
Recent Results:
- March 16, 2025: Arsenal 1 – 0 Chelsea
- November 10, 2024: Chelsea 1 – 1 Arsenal
- April 23, 2024: Arsenal 5 – 0 Chelsea (at Emirates Stadium)
- October 21, 2023: Chelsea 2 – 2 Arsenal
- May 2, 2023: Arsenal 3 – 1 Chelsea
Key Players & Managerial Masterminds
Cole Palmer
Midfielder, pivotal attacking force, fit and available.
⚽ Enzo Fernandez
Midfield maestro for Chelsea.
🛡️ Reece James
Defensive solidity on the wing.
Enzo Maresca
Chelsea Manager (joined July 2024), UEFA Conference League & FIFA Club World Cup 2025 winner.
Martin Ødegaard
Arsenal Captain, midfield inspiration.
⚡Bukayo Saka
Dynamic winger for Arsenal.
💪 Declan Rice
Midfield engine, crucial for tempo.
Mikel Arteta
Arsenal Manager (since Dec 2019), FA Cup & Community Shield winner.
Arsenal Injury Update: William Saliba (out injured, likely replaced by Piero Hincapie). Leandro Trossard (potential chance of fitness).
Tactical Analysis: Maresca vs. Arteta
Both managers are influenced by modern, possession-based football, but with distinct implementations.
🔴⚪ Arsenal’s Approach (Mikel Arteta)
- Style: Aggressive, possession-based, relentless high press.
- Formation: Typically 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1, shifting to 3-2-2-3 during build-up.
- Key Features: Inverted fullbacks, central overloads, man-to-man pressing, exploiting half-spaces, coordinated overlapping runs, attacking midfielders integrating into the box, fluid striker role (e.g., Kai Havertz).
🔵 Chelsea’s Approach (Enzo Maresca)
- Style: Sophisticated identity built on positional play, structured build-up from the back.
- Key Features: Fluid structures, inverted fullbacks (e.g., Marc Cucurella) moving into midfield, quick passes, enabling midfielders to push forward.
- Defensive Strategy: Intense, hybrid pressing, guiding opponents to flanks for traps, compact mid-block (4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1) when high press is bypassed.
- Offensive Strategy: Verticality, intelligent movements, Cole Palmer connecting with wingers.
Key Tactical Considerations
- Midfield Dominance: Battle for central control between Arsenal’s box midfield and Chelsea’s overloads.
- Pressing vs. Build-up: Arsenal’s high press against Chelsea’s structured build-up, with Maresca’s inverted fullbacks designed to bypass pressure.
- Exploiting Wide Areas: Both teams use wide players and inverted movements to attack half-spaces.
- Defensive Vulnerabilities: Arsenal’s flanks can be vulnerable to crosses; Chelsea’s press might have weaknesses on the left flank. Saliba’s absence for Arsenal is a potential factor.
Don’t Miss the Action!
Tune in to catch every moment of this thrilling London Derby. Kick-off: 4:30 PM UK/Ireland Broadcast: Sky Sports
Streaming: NOW Pass
Conclusion
This match is set to be a true “statement of intent” for both London rivals. With Arsenal holding a crucial league lead and Chelsea eager to close the gap, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Anticipate an enthralling spectacle featuring individual brilliance, tactical masterclasses, and the raw passion of a top-tier Premier League encounter.
Who do you think will come out on top in this monumental clash?
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