April 5, 2026
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The Premier League has its 28th matchday this weekend and it will close with a stellar duel: Arsenal receives Chelsea at the Emirates.

Mikel Arteta’s men are at the top of the English league, although a victory for Manchester City against Leeds could put pressure on them in the fight for the championship. For their part, Liam Rosenior’s men are three points away from the UEFA Champions League qualification zone and all the points add up to the hope of qualifying.

Arsenal

Injured

Max Dowman

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After recovering from a serious knee injury, Kai Havertz It has been difficult for him to achieve good physical shape, suffering from a string of muscle problems. The last one was taken out of the games against Brentford, Wolves and Tottenham, although he could take a place on the bench against Chelsea.

For its part, Max Dowman He is in the final stretch of recovery from his ankle injury and would be back for the next day. Whoever misses the rest of the season is Mikel Merinowho had to undergo surgery on his foot.

Player

Injury

State

Estimated return date

Kai Havertz

muscle injury

In doubt

27/02/2026

Max Dowman

ankle injury

Discarded

02/03/2026

Mikel Merino

Foot surgery

Discarded

01/06/2026

Suspended

Arteta’s team does not have any player with disciplinary sanction for this Premier clash.


Chelsea

Injured

Levi Colwill

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The Rosenior team’s nursing team is increasingly full: Marc Cucurella He is one of the starters who is not available to the coach due to a thigh injury, while the goalkeeper Philip Jorgensenwho alternated with Robert Sánchez, is still out after an injury that has not been reported.

Dario Essugo He had surgery on his thigh and would only return next week, while there is still a month before Jamie Gittens return to work. Levi Colwill It is low for the remainder of the season.

Player

Injury

State

Estimated return date

Marc Cucurella

thigh injury

Discarded

uncertain

Philip Jorgensen

Unknown injury

Discarded

uncertain

Dario Essugo

Thigh surgery

Discarded

01/03/2026

Jamie Gittens

thigh injury

Discarded

20/03/2026

Levi Colwill

Anterior cruciate ligament rupture

Discarded

01/06/2026

Suspended

Wesley Fofanadue to an accumulation of yellow cards, is the only Blue player suspended for the clash with Arsenal.

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