The positive mood at Chelsea has continued after returning to Stamford Bridge for two home games, which they came through undefeated.

A lot is being made of Arsenal being nine points off the pace. But a word about Chelsea. They are heading into the international break in the top three places of the Premier League table for the first time since the final day of the 2021-22 season,

Chelsea will look to end a five-game winless run against their London rivals Arsenal on Sunday in this massive capital clash at Stamford Bridge. The home side find themselves a place above their opponents today in fifth on goal difference and come into this key fixture off the back of thrashing Armenian side Noah in midweek in the Europa Conference League with a much-rotated squad.

Manchester United are interested in signing Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea during the January transfer window. Nkunku has started the 2024-25 season in blistering form with 10 goals in 17 appearances.

Chelsea and Arsenal shared the spoils in a tense and at times bruising 1-1 battle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, keeping the London sides level in the Premier League, but still nine points adrift of leaders Liverpool.

Gabriel Martinelli’s goal was cancelled out by Pedro Neto as Arsenal substitute Leandro Trossard wasted a golden chance with the last kick of the game