ARSENAL VS CHELSEA: PREDICTION

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The longest-ever season in English football history comes to an end this Saturday as Arsenal and Chelsea lock horns in the FA Cup Final.

The setting is familiar for both sides as they each seek the opportunity to finish the 2019/20 season with a piece of silverware. Both Mikel Arteta and Frank Lampard are leading their sides to a first final under their charge and it will be interesting to see which of them topples the other.

The Gunners are seeking a record-extending 14th trophy, three years after their last victory in the competition.

Here is all you need to know about the mega encounter.

What time does Arsenal vs Chelsea start?

The game is set to kick off at 7:30 pm Kenyan time at the Wembley Stadium.

Arsenal vs Chelsea team news

Bernd Leno still is not match fit and will not play on Saturday and Shkodran Mustafi becomes the latest Arsenal name that will sit out the final.

The out of favor Mesut Ozil also will not play, according to Arsenal.

For Chelsea, Ngolo Kante is fit for selection after recovering from an ankle injury and Willian is available as well.

It remains unclear whether Kepa Arrizabalaga will be recalled after sitting out the last game of the season against Wolves.

Arsenal vs Chelsea head to head

Arsenal have not beaten Chelsea since January 2019, with the reverse fixture earlier this year ending in a 2-2 draw.

Other than that, The Blues have been superior, winning three of their last five matches.

Arsenal vs Chelsea current form

Both sides have lost two from their last 5 English Premier League fixtures but come into the final on the back of convincing last day league wins.

Arsenal vs Chelsea prediction

As we all know, cup games have no regard for form and especially a final. Chelsea have a younger and hungrier squad that could give them an edge over their opponents but both teams scoring is the most assured outcome.

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