Arsenal vs Chelsea lineups are confirmed for the Premier League Matchweek 3 London derby at Emirates Stadium. David Raya starts in goal for Arsenal, with Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and Kai Havertz all in Mikel Arteta’s XI, while Chelsea start Emiliano Martinez, Reece James, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro.
The official Arsenal vs Chelsea starting XIs are listed below together with the substitutes, coaches and players missing the fixture. For the changing score, match minute, goals, cards, substitutions and live statistics, follow Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE and SP Score. For the wider competition context, visit the Premier League hub.
Arsenal vs Chelsea match details
| Match | Competition | Date | Kick-off | Venue |
| Arsenal vs Chelsea | Premier League 2026/27 | 6 September 2026 | 6:30 PM EAT | Emirates Stadium, London |
Official Arsenal lineup
| No. | Player | Position |
| 1 | David Raya | Goalkeeper |
| 33 | Riccardo Calafiori | Defender |
| 6 | Gabriel Magalhaes | Defender |
| 29 | Kai Havertz | Forward / midfielder |
| 15 | Ezri Konsa | Defender |
| 49 | Myles Lewis-Skelly | Midfielder / defender |
| 8 | Martin Odegaard | Midfielder |
| 41 | Declan Rice | Midfielder |
| 7 | Bukayo Saka | Forward |
| 17 | Christos Tzolis | Forward |
| 4 | Ben White | Defender |
Arsenal substitutes
| No. | Player | Position |
| 13 | Kepa Arrizabalaga | Goalkeeper |
| 39 | Bruno Guimaraes | Midfielder |
| — | Max Dowman | Midfielder |
| — | Eberechi Eze | Midfielder / forward |
| 14 | Viktor Gyokeres | Forward |
| 5 | Piero Hincapie | Defender |
| 20 | Noni Madueke | Forward |
| 23 | Mikel Merino | Midfielder |
| 36 | Martin Zubimendi | Midfielder |
Official Chelsea lineup
| No. | Player | Position |
| 1 | Emiliano Martinez | Goalkeeper |
| 34 | Josh Acheampong | Defender |
| 3 | Wesley Fofana | Defender |
| 21 | Jorrel Hato | Defender |
| 24 | Reece James | Defender / Captain |
| 9 | Joao Pedro | Forward |
| 5 | Maxence Lacroix | Defender |
| 45 | Romeo Lavia | Midfielder |
| 7 | Pedro Neto | Forward |
| 10 | Cole Palmer | Midfielder / forward |
| 17 | Morgan Rogers | Midfielder / forward |
Chelsea substitutes
| No. | Player | Position |
| 4 | Valentin Barco | Defender / midfielder |
| 29 | Pep Chavarria | Defender |
| 6 | Levi Colwill | Defender |
| 41 | Estevao | Forward / midfielder |
| 11 | Jamie Gittens | Forward |
| 27 | Malo Gusto | Defender |
| 39 | Mike Penders | Goalkeeper |
| 23 | Geovany Quenda | Forward / midfielder |
| 18 | Danny Welbeck | Forward |
Arsenal vs Chelsea coaches
| Team | Coach |
| Arsenal | Mikel Arteta |
| Chelsea | Xabi Alonso |
Arsenal vs Chelsea missing players
| Team | Player | Status |
| Arsenal | Cristhian Mosquera | Injury |
| Arsenal | William Saliba | Back injury |
| Arsenal | Jurrien Timber | Ankle injury |
| Chelsea | Moises Caicedo | Injury |
| Chelsea | Jordan Henderson | Wrist injury |
| Chelsea | Marco Palestra | Injury |
Arsenal vs Chelsea lineup news
Arsenal start Raya in goal with White, Konsa, Gabriel and Calafiori among the defensive selections. Rice, Odegaard and Lewis-Skelly give Arsenal midfield control, while Saka, Tzolis and Havertz provide the main attacking threat. Arteta’s bench includes Bruno Guimaraes, Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi.
Chelsea start Emiliano Martinez in goal. Reece James captains the side, with Fofana, Hato, Acheampong and Lacroix among the defensive options. Lavia starts in midfield, while Palmer, Rogers, Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro give Xabi Alonso several attacking routes. Levi Colwill, Estevao, Jamie Gittens, Malo Gusto, Geovany Quenda and Danny Welbeck are among the substitutes.
For Arsenal’s wider season schedule and club context, visit the Arsenal FC 2026/27 hub. Chelsea’s wider season information is on the Chelsea FC 2026/27 hub, while the full current player list is available on the Chelsea squad 2026/27 page.
Arsenal vs Chelsea key players in the confirmed lineups
| Team | Key players to watch |
| Arsenal | Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes |
| Chelsea | Cole Palmer, Reece James, Morgan Rogers, Joao Pedro, Emiliano Martinez |
Follow Arsenal vs Chelsea live
The teams are confirmed, but the changing match information belongs on SP Score. Follow the Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE page for the matchday pathway into the live score, goals, cards, substitutions and match statistics. Current Premier League markets are available on the SportPesa Kenya Premier League page. 18+. Bet responsibly.
Conclusion
Arsenal vs Chelsea lineups confirm the teams Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso have selected for the Premier League London derby at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal start Raya, Saka, Odegaard, Rice and Havertz, while Chelsea name Emiliano Martinez, Reece James, Palmer, Rogers and Joao Pedro in the XI. These official team sheets are the source of truth for who starts and who is available from the bench; use SP Score for everything that changes once the match begins.
Read more from SportPesa Kenya
Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE: score, lineups and match updates
Arsenal vs Chelsea match preview, team news and H2H
Arsenal FC 2026/27: fixtures, results, standings and latest news
Chelsea FC 2026/27: fixtures, results, squad and standings
Chelsea Squad 2026/27: players, shirt numbers and positions
Premier League: fixtures, standings, lineups, live and news