Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Premier League score and goal updates as Cole Palmer penalty breaks deadlock

Chelsea host Arsenal in a huge London derby in the Premier League as Mikel Arteta faces Mauricio Pochettino for the first time as managers.

The former teammates at Paris Saint-Germain are longtime friends and their managerial careers have somewhat mirrored each other at London clubs.

While Pochettino took Tottenham to the verge of the Premier League title, Arteta is now attempting to go one step further with Arsenal, with victory over defending champions Manchester City signalling their intent.

But Pochettino is also now in charge of a new project at Stamford Bridge, and there are some signs that Chelsea’s plans are starting to come together under the Argentine following a run of three wins in a row.

Follow along for all the updates from Stamford Bridge plus get the latest odds and tips for this match right here:

CHELSEA vs ARSENAL Live

Chelsea 0-0 Arsenal

17:38 , Jack Rathborn

4’ – Cucurella storming forward from left-back, a huge chance for the Spaniard to justify the investment made in him after a rock start to his career at Stamford Bridge.

The Gunners now sweeping the ball across their backline on the slick surface, White enjoying plenty of early touches in fact.

Gabriel then chips one lock to Martinelli, but Gusto reads that well.

Chelsea vs Arsenal

17:33 , Jack Rathborn

A lively start from the Blues!

Fernandez bends one from the edge of the area, it’s frantic from Arsenal, who can’t deal with the loose ball.

Sterling caused the panic, then Gallagher had a shot blocked.

Raya untroubled, but it was direct from Chelsea in the west London rain.

Chelsea vs Arsenal

17:24 , Sonia Twigg

The game is less than 10 minutes away, it might be raining but that will not affect the atmosphere at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea vs Arsenal

17:23 , Sonia Twigg

The game is less than 10 minutes away, it might be raining but that will not affect the atmosphere at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea vs Arsenal

17:17 , Sonia Twigg

The Independent chief football writer Miguel Delaney previews Chelsea vs Arsenal:

They aren’t exactly the words you’d expect as part of a rivalry that has become one of the most fractious in the Premier League, certainly for the fans:

“I love him and he loves me.”

“Like a dad.”

The latter statement was nevertheless what Mikel Arteta said about Mauricio Pochettino when a mere player at Arsenal, which led to the then Tottenham Hotspur manager declaring their mutual admiration. It was already a notable friendship when they were on different sides of north London, let alone in different dugouts this weekend, but their bond goes back much further than this time in England.

Mikel Arteta, Mauricio Pochettino and the ‘love’ at the heart of a fractious rivalry

Chelsea vs Arsenal

17:13 , Sonia Twigg

Ramsdale is not in the Arsenal squad, but from what Arteta has told Sky Sports, it seems like he has just had a baby, so no fitness concerns.

Chelsea vs Arsenal

17:10 , Sonia Twigg

Aaron Ramsdale feels it is “strange” how much attention is being paid to his battle with David Raya to be Arsenal number one – but admits he fears for his England future if he does not win it.

The 25-year-old signed a new contract last season but has found himself on the bench after summer signing Raya broke into the side and has started just once – a Carabao Cup win at Brentford – since mid-September.

Ramsdale picked up his fourth senior England cap in the 3-1 friendly win away to Scotland last month but was an unused substitute in the recent victories over Australia and Italy.

Focus on goalkeeping battle is strange – Aaron Ramsdale

Chelsea vs Arsenal

17:03 , Sonia Twigg

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hailed Mauricio Pochettino as a “big brother” and believes he is already turning things around at Chelsea.

The pair played together for a year at Paris Saint-Germain, both arriving in 2001 and striking up a friendship that lasts until the present day.

They have since gone on to become top coaches – but their meeting at Stamford Bridge on Saturday will be the first time they have faced off as opposing managers.

Mikel Arteta, Mauricio Pochettino and the ‘love’ at the heart of a fractious rivalry

Team news – Chelsea vs Arsenal

17:01 , Sonia Twigg

Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Gusto, Thiago Silva, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Gallagher, Fernandez, Mudryk, Palmer, Sterling

Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Jesus

Team news Arsenal vs Chelsea:

17:00 , Sonia Twigg

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino made two changes, with Armando Broja not fit enough to play and Axel Disasi dropped to the bench due to a minor injury.

Malo Gusto and Mykhailo Mudryk were in the starting XI, with Reece James returning to the bench.

Arsenal crucially have Bukayo Saka back, is in in the starting XI after missing the win over Manchester City through injury, which also ruled him out of playing for England in the recent international break.

Gabriel Martinelli also starts for the Gunners.

Good afternoon

Friday 20 October 2023 15:58 , Ben Fleming

Hello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Arsenal from Stamford Bridge. Fresh off the international break, both sides return hungry for a win in this crunch fixture.

Mikel Arteta’s side have picked up where they left off last season and can temporarily go top of the table should they pick up three points away from home today after their huge 1-0 victory against reigning champions Manchester City. Chelsea, meanwhile, will look to continue their recent resurgence under Mauricio Pochettino having won three games in a row in all competitions.

Stay tuned for all the latest build-up and team news to come!