Arsenal v Chelsea live: Premier League team news and line-ups from London derby

Marc Cucurella is not fit to face Arsenal and Wesley Fofana is suspended following his sending off against Burnley. Estevao Willian also remains out.

Possible Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James, Tosin, Chalobah, Gusto; Caicedo, Santos; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto ; Pedro

Kai Havertz is expected to return to the Arsenal squad. It would not be a surprise for Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres to keep their places following sparkling displays in the 4-1 win at Tottenham.

Possible Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Eze; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard

Kick-off at the Emirates is 4:30pm on Sunday 1 March.

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, following the coverage of the earlier kick-offs.

Arsenal host rivals Chelsea as the Premier League leaders look to increase their advantage over Manchester City in the title race.

Mikel Arteta’s side enjoyed a thumping 4-1 win at north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur last week and celebrated with a free midweek as the pressure of the title race intensifies.

Now, a second London derby in a row awaits as Liam Rosenior’s side return to the Emirates looking to offer more than they did in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final last month.

Chelsea held Arsenal to a battling 1-1 draw at home earlier this season and the Blues are in need of the points, too, as they compete with Liverpool and Manchester United in the top-five race.