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Chelsea vs Arsenal Head to Head: Who Holds the Edge in Overall Record Ahead of Premier League Clash?

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A fierce London rivalry is set to return as Chelsea welcome Arsenal to Stamford Bridge in a high-profile Premier League showdown. Both sides are arriving in buoyant spirits after impressive Champions League wins. This adds extra anticipation to an already tense derby.

Chelsea’s convincing dismantling of Barcelona showed how comfortably they can dominate elite opposition. Meanwhile Arsenal’s sharp performance against Bayern Munich reaffirmed their status as one of Europe’s most in-form teams. Especially as they’re boasting a perfect win record in the Champions League.

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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 29, 2025

Despite strong league form, Chelsea’s home results have been inconsistent. And they’ve struggled to string together consecutive wins at Stamford Bridge. So, this may give Arsenal some encouragement. The visitors, meanwhile, have passed two difficult post-international tests with authority.

This includes a dominant display in the North London derby. Historically, Arsenal’s trips to this stadium were fraught with difficulty. But they have not lost a league game here since 2017. They are also unbeaten against Chelsea in their last seven meetings. This clash promises intensity, drama, and significant implications at the top of the table.

Chelsea vs Arsenal Head to Head Record

Taking official competitions into consideration, the head-to-head record between Chelsea and Arsenal stands at:

Total Matches: 211
Chelsea wins: 66
Draws: 60
Arsenal wins: 85

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Chelsea vs Arsenal Last 5 Matches Head to Head

Chelsea Wins: 0
Draw: 2
Arsenal Wins: 3

In their previous meeting, Arsenal comfortably outplayed Chelsea to win by a narrow 1-0 margin in March, 2025. They controlled key phases and exploited defensive gaps to secure a deserved win. The Gunners extended their unbeaten run in this derby to seven games. Thus, reinforcing their recent dominance over their West London rivals.

Chelsea vs Arsenal Recent Head to Head Scores

Home Team	Away Team	Date	Scoreline	Competition
Arsenal	Chelsea	Mar 16, 2025	Arsenal Win: 1-0	Premier League
Chelsea	Arsenal	Nov 10, 2024	Draw: 1-1	Premier League
Arsenal	Chelsea	Apr 23, 2024	Arsenal Win: 5-0	Premier League
Chelsea	Arsenal	Oct 21, 2023	Draw: 2-2	Premier League
Arsenal	Chelsea	May 02, 2023	Arsenal Win: 3-1	Premier League

Chelsea vs Arsenal Premier League 2025-26 Team News

Chelsea got a major injury boosted by Cole Palmer’s return after two months out. Although he is expected to be eased in from the bench. Dario Essugo is also available again, but Mykhaylo Mudryk remains suspended. Levi Colwill and Romeo Lavia are still sidelined. This leaves Enzo Maresca with limited defensive and midfield depth.

Arsenal are awaiting updates on Leandro Trossard following a minor muscular concern. Meanwhile Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres are facing late fitness checks. Gabriel Magalhaes is ruled out, and Gabriel Jesus continues his recovery despite completing a friendly appearance. Martinelli and Madueke are both fit and could feature prominently on the flanks.

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Football writer at The Playoffs. I’ve been obsessed with the beautiful game since I was a kid.. Eventually, I realized I could combine my passion for writing with my love for football, and I’ve never looked back. My favorite part of the job is everything—when you’re doing what you love, even a late-night deadline feels like extra time in a thrilling cup final. Lastly, Lionel Messi is the GOAT.