Arsenal vs Chelsea predicted lineups, possible XI's, team news ahead of huge clash

The Arsenal vs Chelsea predicted lineups were a lot of fun to try and figure out with a couple of big decisions for both Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso ahead of this London derby on Sunday. MORE — Arsenal vs Chelsea how to watch info, prediction Arsenal's team is pretty set and Arteta has so many options, while new Chelsea boss Alonso is still working on the balance with his extremely talented squad. Below are the Arsenal vs Chelsea predicted lineups with some analysis, team news and general thoughts on how Arteta and Alonso could line up from the start. Arsenal predicted lineup ——- Raya ——- —- White —- Konsa —- Gabriel —- Calafiori —- —— Rice —— Lewis-Skelly —— —— Saka —— Odegaard —- Tzolis —— ——- Havertz ——- The lineup for Arsenal is pretty settled, even with Jurrien Timber and William Saliba still out injured in defense. The main concern heading into this game is whether or not Cristhian Mosquera will be fit after coming off against Aston Villa on Monday. If not, Ezri Konsa will slot in for his first start for Arsenal and this is exactly why the Gunners brought him in for big money this summer. The only other question is on the left wing with Christos Tzolis coming off at half time against Villa as he was on a booking and struggled a little. Eberechi Eze came on in his place and played well and could start there as he looks like Arsenal's solution to not signing a new left winger late in the window. Up top Kai Havertz will float around and create gaps for Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard to exploit. Chelsea predicted lineup ——- Martinez ——- —— Fofana —- Lacroix —- Colwill —— —— Neto —- James —- Lavia —- Hato —- ——- Palmer ——- Rogers ——- ——- Joao Pedro ——- It's clear new signing Emiliano Martinez is the first-choice goalkeeper and the three defenders in front of him are pretty settled too. Wesley Fofana, Maxence Lacroix and Levi Colwill are yet to properly gel as a trio but that's more about them not having defensive protection out wide or in front of them. That is the main area of focus for Alonso for this game, and moving forward. Moises Caicedo came off the bench against Brighton but was injured soon after and his absence is a blow to their defensive solidity. Romeo Lavia is a true holder and will surely start as he continues to regain his fitness and form. The other holding midfield spot alongside Lavia will likely go to Reece James as Malo Gusto struggled a little against Brighton in that role. Out wide Pedro Neto has been good going forward as a right wing-back but obviously he is naturally a winger and that has caused some defensive issues. And the forward trio of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro have been sublime individually and collectively and will look to pounce on any small mistakes Arsenal make. Estevao, Jamie Gittens and Danny Welbeck are very good attacking options to have off the bench in the second half if Chelsea want to mic things up.