After frustrating back-to-back draws in the top flight, the Blues have made the trip to north London looking to secure a victory that would dent the Gunners' title hopes and enhance our Champions League qualification ambitions.

Robert Sanchez continues in goal and there are alterations to the Blues' defence, with Mamadou Sarr coming into the side to replace the suspended Wesley Fofana and Jorrel Hato introduced for Malo Gusto.

Reece James, who skippers the side, and Trevoh Chalobah keep their places in the back four.

Moises Caicedo continues in midfield and is set to be partnered by Andrey Santos. Cole Palmer starts for the Blues in an attack that also includes Enzo Fernandez and Pedro Neto. Joao Pedro spearheads the frontline at the Emirates.

Chelsea: Sanchez; James (c), Chalobah, Sarr, Hato; Caicedo, Andrey Santos; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Joao Pedro

Chelsea substitutes: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Gusto, Tosin, Badiashile, Lavia, Garnacho, Guiu, Delap

Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Rice, Zubimendi; Eze, Trossard, Saka; Gyokeres.

Arsenal substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Norgaard, Madueke, Martinelli, Jesus, Havertz