This season’s trend of every Chelsea line-up having at least one interesting or unexpected wrinkle continued against Arsenal. This time it was the benching of club captain Reece James after two pretty positive Premier League showings at left-back, with Marc Cucurella restored to the side in his place.

A massive London derby takes place at Stamford Bridge on Sunday as Chelsea host Arsenal with the two teams level on points.

Arsenal travel across London to take on Chelsea in a match that, somehow, has become even more important to both clubs. The sides are level on points tied for 5th but a win for either takes them as high as third. And with Manchester City dropping points, the Gunners (and the Blues) have a chance to reel in Pep Guardiola’s side.

Pedro Neto’s second-half strike earned Chelsea a 1-1 draw with Arsenal after a feisty London derby at Stamford Bridge. Entering the game on a disappointing run of form, Arsenal thought they had taken the lead before the break but eventuallyt saw Kai Havertz’s strike ruled out for offside after a VAR check.