Arsenal and Chelsea will close the activity of matchday 28 of the Premier League at the Emirates, where both will aim to get three golden points.
The Gunners are at the top of the league and are excited about the championship, while the Blues will try to win away from home to put pressure on Manchester United in the fight to enter the UEFA Champions League.
Arsenal’s possible lineup
BY: David Raya – His presence guarantees security for Mikel Arteta’s team and for the Spanish team, which has him as one of the keys to getting excited about the 2026 World Cup.
LI: Piero Hincapié – He is on loan with Arsenal but he has done wonderfully. He promised 79% of won duels and has the versatility to play as a center back or go to the wing, something he will surely do in that match.
DFC: Gabriel Magalhaes – He is a powerful central defender and commander, noted for his imposing physical presence, dominance in aerial duels and ability to read the game. In addition, he has good ball delivery, composure to build from behind and contributes offensively with headers.
DFC: William Saliba – The French center back, one of the best defenders in the world in his position. A fundamental pillar of Arsenal since 2022, he stands out for his elegance, physical strength, reading of the game and ability to come out playing.
LD: Jurriën Timber – This man returned from the ashes to become one of the best defenders today. He steals balls and his only thought is to go forward and collaborate with his teammates.
MC: Martín Zubimendi – He is a Spanish pivot who is one of Arsenal’s big signings in 2025. Elegant, excellent in distribution, great positioning and recovery. Considered Rodri’s “natural successor” in the Spanish team.
MC: Declan Rice – The English midfielder, occasional captain and leader of the team. Signed from West Ham in 2023 for a record fee. Complete box-to-box: recovers, distributes, reaches the area and has a goal. One of the best in the world in his position.
MC: Have mercy on the King – The sniper. Playing inside, he will look for the mid-distance shot (one of his specialties) against a Chelsea that, from time to time, will lock itself in its area.
HE: Gabriel Martinelli – He is a dynamic winger/attacker, who relies on speed, dribbling, intelligent mobility and collective work to generate constant danger and contribute both in attack and defense.
ED: Open Up – He comes from scoring and the best news for the fans was that he renewed his contract in recent weeks. A smart move by the London board.
DC: Viktor Gyökeres – Finally, at the front of the attack we would see the Swede, who has managed to pierce the opposing nets eight times, but wants more.
This is what Arsenal’s possible lineup (4-2-3-1) would look like:
Goalie: David Raya
Defenses: Piero Hincapié, Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba, Jurriën Timber
Midfielders: Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze
Forwards: Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, Víktor Gyökeres
Chelsea’s possible lineup
BY: Robert Sánchez – Undisputed starter between the sticks. The Spanish goalkeeper has ten clean sheets in his Premier League appearances this season with the blue team.
LD: Reece James – The captain returns to occupy the right sector of the defense after missing the matches against Wolves and Leeds due to a trauma from which he has now fully recovered.
DFC: Tosin Adarabioyo – He stands out mainly for his imposing physique (he is 1.96 m tall) and his excellent ball delivery. He has established himself as a technical and calm profile at the back.
DFC: Trevoh Chalobah -He is one of the regulars in the starting eleven. The English centre-back has only missed one match in this Premier League and has scored three goals.
LI: Jorrel Hato – The young 19-year-old full-back from Ajax will have the difficult task of replacing Marc Cucurella who is injured.
MC: Moisés Caicedo – The Ecuadorian engine that Rosenior has in the midfield will be present again. He is another of the team’s regulars, playing 76% of the minutes. He has participated in four goals in the Premier: 3 scored and 1 assist.
MC: Andrey Santos – Rosenior knew how to make this 21-year-old Brazilian midfielder shine during his time at Racing Strasbourg and has given him continuity at Chelsea.
ED: Pedro Neto – Power, speed and imbalance. One of Les Blues’ favorite weapons when opening games. He has 5 goals and 3 assists in 26 games in the Premier League.
MCO: Cole Palmer – The blue team’s most unbalanced player has been growing after a start to the season well below expectations, and in which he has had to overcome several physical discomforts.
EI: Enzo Fernández – The Argentine provides vision, final pass and arrival at the goal. Committed each time in the offensive facet of the team. He has only missed one Premier game, against Nottingham Forest last October due to an injury.
DC: João Pedro – With 10 goals in 26 games, the Brazilian footballer is Chelsea’s top scorer so far this season in the Premier.
This is what Chelsea’s lineup would look like (4-2-3-1)
Goalie:Robert Sanchez
Defenses: Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Jorrel Hato
Midfielders: Andrey Santos, Moisés Caicedo
Offensive midfielders: Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández
Front: João Pedro
