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Lawro, Sutton, Merson- Pundit Predictions for Chelsea vs Arsenal

The big game this weekend is without a question the London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge- a game that pits two teams on the same number of points (18 from 10 games).

Here is how the big pundits think the game will go.

Chris Sutton

Sutton at the BBC thinks this match hinges on whether or not Cole Palmer is fit enough to take the field for Chelsea.

He reckons Palmer makes such a difference to the team that he’s predicted a 2-1 Chelsea win if the forward plays, and a 1-1 draw if he doesn’t.

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xG Inter Milan vs Arsenal 2024 | Expected Goals Match Stats Internazionale 1-0 AFC Standings UCL

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Inter vs Arsenal in the Champions League on November 6 2024 (official crowd attendance of 75,222 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium)

xG Inter 1.12-1.79 Arsenal shots map (actual score INT 1-0 ARS)

1-0 Calhanoglu goal vs Arsenal xG 0.80

Most of Inter’s xG came from the Calahanoglu penalty goal. Arsenal had some decent header chances, with the likes of Merino, Saliba and Saka all coming close, but no real high xG chance.

xG Inter Milan vs Arsenal Champions League 2024

Inter vs Arsenal 1-0 Match Stats for comparison

While first half possession was more even (53 to 47% in Arsenal’s favour), the Gunners had over 70% second half possession.

6 of Inter’s 7 shots came in the first half- the only second half Internazionale shot was in the 72nd minute to Dumfries.

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Premier League Table after Week 10 2024-25 | Forest third; Arsenal out of top 4

Here is a look at the Premier League table for the 24/25 season after 10 games. Week 10 had a couple of surprise results, with Arsenal and Manchester City both losing to Newcastle and Bournemouth respectively.

Interestingly, Nottingham Forest are now third in the table after GW10- they beat West Ham in this game week to jump from 7th to 3rd. Forest also have the second best defensive record in the EPL currently- only Liverpool have conceded fewer goals!

Manchester United drew 1-1 with Chelsea, but their tally of 12 points after 10 games represents their worst start to the league season in the modern Premier League era.

Premier League top six after 10 games 24/25 season November

Arsenal were third in the log after Round 9; but this loss to NUFC has seen them drop to 5th, with Chelsea now in the top four. The two teams will do battle next week- that promises to be an epic clash.

Nottingham Forest in Top 4 Premier League 2024-2025 Week 10

Full Premier League standings after 10 games (2024-2025)

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