CHELSEA TEAM NEWS: INJURIES, SUSPENSIONS AND LINE-UP VS ARSENAL
The Blues have a showpiece London derby on Wednesday night in what could be a pivotal match in the race for the top four spots
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Chelsea are undefeated in their last 13 matches but an away trip to Arsenal's Emirates Stadium will test their recent run of good form in the Premier League.
The champions of England are seeing their title slip away due to City's incredible form, who have won 19 and drawn two of their 21 Premier League games.
Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger's side lag below Chelsea in the league table but can strengthen their claim with a win over their rivals in the first of three meetings in a busy January schedule for both sides, having also drawn each other in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
CHELSEA INJURIES
David Luiz is likely to still be missing; the Brazilian is still nursing a knee complaint and is without a Premier League appearance since October 28 although he is thought to be close to a return.
The Brazil international could return against Norwich but won't likely start against Arsenal. Charly Musonda could also start in the FA Cup third round matches as he nears a recovery from a foot complaint.
Gary Cahill has been playing in the middle of the back three but Andreas Christensen will likely return to that role after he recovered from an illness bug to make the bench in the 5-0 win over Stoke City.
Chelsea are thought to have no other injury worries ahead of this weekend's match. Baba Rahman is still out with a long term knee injury.
The Blues have a showpiece London derby on Wednesday night in what could be a pivotal match in the race for the top four spots
Article continues below
Chelsea are undefeated in their last 13 matches but an away trip to Arsenal's Emirates Stadium will test their recent run of good form in the Premier League.
The champions of England are seeing their title slip away due to City's incredible form, who have won 19 and drawn two of their 21 Premier League games.
Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger's side lag below Chelsea in the league table but can strengthen their claim with a win over their rivals in the first of three meetings in a busy January schedule for both sides, having also drawn each other in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
CHELSEA INJURIES
David Luiz is likely to still be missing; the Brazilian is still nursing a knee complaint and is without a Premier League appearance since October 28 although he is thought to be close to a return.
The Brazil international could return against Norwich but won't likely start against Arsenal. Charly Musonda could also start in the FA Cup third round matches as he nears a recovery from a foot complaint.
Gary Cahill has been playing in the middle of the back three but Andreas Christensen will likely return to that role after he recovered from an illness bug to make the bench in the 5-0 win over Stoke City.
Chelsea are thought to have no other injury worries ahead of this weekend's match. Baba Rahman is still out with a long term knee injury.