Chelsea starting line-up confirmed ahead of clash with Arsenal

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 Chelsea confirm the starting line-up ahead of todays top of the table clash against Arsenal 






Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca makes one change ahead of a big London derby top of the table clash against Arsenal .

Chelsea head into today's game off the back of a thoroughly dominant performance in the champions league on Tuesday dismantling Barcelona 3-0 in the champions league and are looking to clash the gap on league leaders Arsenal at the top of the table down to 3 points. 

Robert Sanchez retains his spot in goal behind the same back four which started Tuesday's champions league game against Barcelona with Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana starting against the Gunners. 

Reece James partners Moises Caicedo in midfield with Enzo Fernandez pushing up further forward in the advanced central midfield role and is set to be joined on the flanks by Estevao Willian and Pedro Neto with Joao Pedro set to lead the line. 

More good news for Blues fans with Cole Palmer set to start from the bench, the 22 year old included in the matchday squad for the first time since the 20th September.

I'm hoping the game lives up to it's billing and we see a good performance from the Blues at home. My score prediction is Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal.

Let me know your score predictions in the comments below. 

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