Chelsea visit the Emirates Stadium for the second time in less than a month tomorrow. Here are all the facts and figures you need ahead of our latest London derby against Arsenal.
After 27 Premier League matches, the Blues are fifth in the table. We have claimed 45 points thus far, three fewer than fourth-placed Manchester United and the same tally as Liverpool, who sit below us on goal difference.
Arsenal have played an extra game and lead the top-flight table. Mikel Arteta’s side have secured 61 points so far, five ahead of closest challengers Manchester City.
Chelsea are in fifth place in the Premier League table on 45 points, three points behind fourth-placed Manchester United and level with Liverpool, who are sixth on goal difference. Arsenal, who have played one game more, are in top position on 61 points, five points ahead of Manchester City.
Head-to-head
Arsenal have been our most frequent opponent (214) throughout our 121-year history. Next on that list are Liverpool (199) and Manchester United (198).
In the reverse Premier League fixture in November, the Blues and the Gunners shared the points, with Trevoh Chalobah and Mikel Merino scoring the goals. Sunday’s meeting will be our fourth of the season with Arsenal and our second in north London in less than a month, following our Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.
Arsenal are unbeaten against the Blues in 10 matches across all competitions (seven wins, three draws). The Gunners’ current eight-game unbeaten run in the Premier League is their longest against the Blues in the competition since a 19-game streak between 1995 and 2005.
Arsenal have claimed victory in their previous three home league games against Chelsea, last winning more consecutively between 1990 and 1994 (five).
Chelsea’s one victory against Arsenal in our last 15 league and cup games came at the Emirates in August 2021, when two first-half goals from Romelu Lukaku and Reece James secured the three points.
Chelsea record vs Arsenal (all comps)
Played: 214
Won: 66
Drawn: 62
Lost: 86
Last five meetings at the Emirates Stadium
22 August 2021 | Premier League | W 2-0 (Lukaku, James)
2 May 2023 | Premier League | L 3-1 (Madueke)
23 April 2024 | Premier League | L 5-0
16 March 2025 | Premier League | L 1-0
3 February 2026 | League Cup | L 1-0
Biggest win for each team:
Chelsea 6-0 Arsenal | 2013/14 | Premier League
Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea | 2023/24 | Premier League
Chelsea’s biggest win at Arsenal was 5-0 in the 1998/99 League Cup.
Chelsea’s biggest away league win was 4-1 in 1959/60, 1960/61 and 2008/09, all in the top flight.
Chelsea stats
No team has scored in more Premier League games than Chelsea this season (25). The Blues’ only two blanks came in goalless draws against Crystal Palace in August and Bournemouth in December.
Chelsea have lost one (Fulham away) of our previous 13 Premier League London derbies (eight wins, four draws). We have come away from victory in each of our last three.
Only Arsenal (29 points from 15 games) have a better away Premier League record this season than Chelsea (22 points from 13 games).
The Blues are looking to win three consecutive Premier League games on the road for the first time since a run of three in October and November (Nottingham Forest 3-0, Tottenham Hotspur 1-0, Burnley 2-0), having triumphed in back-to-back trips to Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Only Arsenal and Manchester City (both 56) have scored more Premier League goals than Chelsea this season (48).
Although Chelsea have dropped 19 points from winning positions this season, only two have come away from home.
Joao Pedro is currently the fourth-highest goalscorer in the Premier League, with 11.
Chelsea Premier League scorers
Joao Pedro 11, Fernandez 8 (2 pens), Palmer 8 (5 pens), Neto 5, Caicedo 3, Chalobah 3, Gusto 2, Estevao 2, James 2, Acheampong 1, Cucurella 1, Delap 1, Garnacho 1
Chelsea Premier League assists
James 4, Joao Pedro 4, Neto 4, Cucurella 3, Garnacho 3, Estevao 2, Fernandez 2, Gittens 2, Gusto 2, Caicedo 1, Fofana 1, Guiu 1, Palmer 1, Sanchez 1
Most Premier League minutes played
Chalobah 2,282, Sanchez 2,255, Fernandez 2,238, Neto 2,079, Joao Pedro 1,980, Cucurella 1,889, Caicedo 1,866, James 1,626, Gusto 1,564, Palmer 1,075, Fofana 1,026
Chelsea milestones
The next game that Enzo Fernandez captains the side will be the 50th time he has worn the armband from the start since he joined the club in 2023.
Wesley Fofana started a Chelsea game for the 50th time against Burnley last weekend.
Arsenal statsPremier League, 2025/26
Most minutes played: Raya 2,520, Zubimendi 2,360, Rice 2,329, Timber 2,239
Most goals: Gyokeres 10, Eze 6, Saka 5, Trossard 5, Zubimendi 5
Most assists: Odegaard 5, Trossard 5, Rice 4, Timber 4
Most duels won: Saka 144, Timber 132, Magalhaes 124, Zubimendi 115, Rice 106
Clean sheets: Raya 13
Most fouls conceded: Timber 35, Calafiori 25, Zubimendi 25, Gyokeres 24
Most yellow cards: Calafiori 5, Timber 5, Gyokeres 4, Zubimendi 4
Arsenal have won 17 of their 21 home games in all competitions this season (three draws, one defeat), scoring 51 goals and conceding 12 in reply. The Gunners have kept three consecutive clean sheets at the Emirates Stadium, a run which began with the 1-0 win over Chelsea in the League Cup semi-final second leg.
The Gunners have lost one of their last 25 Premier League London derbies (18 wins, six draws), a home defeat to West Ham United a year ago.
Arsenal have won 32 points at home this season from a possible 39. Manchester United are the only visiting side to come away from the Emirates with maximum points, while Liverpool and Man City have managed draws.
Beginning on 8 January, 48 per cent of the points Arsenal have dropped this season have occurred during their last eight matches.
In 2026, Arsenal players have made four errors (as defined by Opta) leading to Premier League goals, second only to Tottenham’s five. Errors account for 44 per cent of Arsenal’s conceded goals (four out of nine) since the turn of the year.
Only Crystal Palace and West Ham United (eight) have dropped more points from winning positions in the Premier League in 2026 than Arsenal (seven).
Arsenal have not faced a single shot on target in the first half in 14 different Premier League games this season.
Eberechi Eze has scored all six of his goals for Arsenal this season in London derbies.
Gabriel Jesus has never lost a Premier League game in which he has scored (59 wins, five draws). It is the longest such run in the competition’s history.
Mikel Arteta’s management record vs Chelsea
Won: 10
Drawn: 4
Lost: 2
Last five Arsenal results
Sunderland (H) | Premier League | W 3-0
Brentford (A) | Premier League | D 1-1
Wigan Athletic (H) | FA Cup | W 4-0
Wolverhampton Wanderers (A) | Premier League | D 2-2
Tottenham Hotspur (A) | Premier League | W 4-1
Arsenal’s last Premier League line-up
Tottenham Hotspur 1-4 Arsenal
Sunday 22 February
Team (4-2-3-1): Raya; Timber (Mosquera 57), Saliba, Magalhaes, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka (c) (Madueke 90+1), Eze (Odegaard 77), Trossard (Martinelli 76); Gyokeres
Scorers: Eze 32, 61, Gyokeres 47, 90+4
Booked: Timber 27
Discipline
Fofana is suspended for one game following his red card against Burnley. Moises Caicedo must avoid receiving two more yellows in the next five Premier League games to avoid a two-match suspension.
Players who accumulate 10 yellow cards in Premier League matches up to and including our 32nd fixture will serve a two-match suspension in the competition.
Chelsea Premier League yellow cards
Caicedo 8, Fernandez 6, Cucurella 5, James 4, Sanchez 4, Santos 4, Chalobah 3, Estevao 3, Hato 3, Joao Pedro 3, Palmer 3, Badiashile 2, Delap 2, Fofana 2, Gusto 2, Neto 2, Tosin 2, Acheampong 1, Garnacho 1, Guiu 1
Match officials
Referee: Darren England
Assistants: Scott Ledger, Akil Howson
Fourth official: Tom Bramall
VAR: John Brooks
Assistant VAR: Dan Robathan
Darren England is officiating his fourth Chelsea match this season, having previously refereed both Crystal Palace games and the away trip to Leeds United at Elland Road in December.