London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea clash at the Emirates in the English Premier League today. Both teams need a win to strengthen their top-four positions in what has become a competitive race for UEFA Champions League qualification.

Playing at home against a Chelsea side without a real centre-forward upfront, Arsenal who were themselves playing with a false-nine felt very comfortable. The Blues offered very little in the final third when they had the ball and couldn’t really keep it,

Get Involved: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Tom Rostance Arsenal v Chelsea (13:30 GMT) Alex Howell BBC football news reporter at the Emirates Stadium Arsenal continue with Mikel Merino as striker and Myles Lewis-Skelly and Gabriel Martinelli return to the Premier League starting line up.

A London derby at Emirates Stadium between Chelsea and Arsenal highlights the weekend slate of games in the Premier League. Enzo Maresca will look to avoid the same fate his predecessor Mauricio Pochettino suffered the last time Chelsea visited the Emirates with a humbling 0–5 defeat.