Chelsea – Arsenal: a 100% London semi-final 
Wednesday night, Stamford Bridge hosts another typically electric London derby. Chelsea and Arsenal meet in the first leg of the League Cup semi. Pressure’s simple: the Blues need to steady things, the Gunners want to keep stamping their mark.
Chelsea: navigating a murky spell 
The big FA Cup win at Charlton did wonders for morale, but it didn’t fix the issues. The managerial change left a dressing room still fragile, and Liam Rosenior starts in far from ideal circumstances.
In the league, Chelsea are slipping. Five games without a win against Premier League opposition, a frustrating loss at Fulham, and a table that’s starting to look worrying. The club’s still above the danger zone, but the margin’s thin and confidence is fragile.
Against Arsenal the aim’s clear: stay in it. The draw back in late November at Stamford Bridge showed Chelsea can compete — if they hold up defensively and avoid the frequent dips we’ve seen recently.
Arsenal: steady and in control 
Arsenal move quietly, with impressive consistency. Even when the performance isn’t perfect, like in the FA Cup at Portsmouth, Mikel Arteta’s men find a way to win.
Top of the league and travelling well in Europe, the Gunners show real collective steel. Since late summer the slips have been rare and the side seems to know exactly when to push.
On the road, Arsenal are particularly sharp. Recent away trips speak for themselves: wins, goals, and the knack for hurting opponents quickly. The Bournemouth win earlier this year proves the point.
Probable lineups
Chelsea :
Jorgensen ; James, Chalobah, Badiashile, Gusto ; Caicedo, Fernandez ; Estevao, Pedro, Neto ; Delap
Arsenal :
Raya ; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapié ; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice ; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
What matters
- Chelsea have gone several league games without a win.
- Arsenal lose very rarely this season.
- The Gunners are particularly effective away from home.
- Derbies at Stamford Bridge are often open.
Football Predictions Chelsea vs Arsenal
Over 2.5 goals
Chelsea can’t really afford to sit back — they’ll have to open up at some stage. Arsenal, on the other hand, know how to exploit space. In that setup, a fast-paced game with chances at both ends looks likely.
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