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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Referee for Chelsea vs Newcastle | CFC lost all games under him in 23/24

The referee for Chelsea vs Newcastle this weekend has been officially announced as Simon Hooper. Blues fans will remember that they lost all three games with him as the referee last season, one of which was a 4-1 loss to this very Newcastle United side at St.James Park. This GW9 2024/25 fixture between CFC and the Magpies is however taking place at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea last five games under Simon Hooper as referee (P5- Won 1, Lost 4)

Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea (2023/24)
Newcastle 4-1 Chelsea (2023/24)
Chelsea 0-2 Brentford (2023/24)

Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth (2022/23)
Man City 2-0 Chelsea (2022/23 Cup)

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Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC Timeline October 2024 Lineups, Stats & Standings | LIV 2-1 CHE

Here is a look at the starting lineups, key match stats and timeline of important moments from Liverpool F.C. vs Chelsea F.C. in the Premier League (Week 8) in October 2024. Liverpool won 2-1- an important result for the Reds after Arsenal had slipped up against Bournemouth and Man City scored a late winner against Wolves.

Liverpool F.C. vs Chelsea F.C. Timeline October 20, 2024

29th minute penalty goal Mo Salah (LIV 1-0 CHE)

48th minute goal Nicolas Jackson, assist Moises Caicedo (LIV 1-1 CHE)

51st minute goal Curtis Jones, assist Mo Salah (LIV 2-1 CHE)

Full time: Liverpool FC 2 Chelsea 1

Liverpool F.C. vs Chelsea F.C. lineups 2024/25 season & substitutes used

LFC: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold (Gomez 81′), Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones (MacAllister 81′); Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo (Diaz 66′); Jota (Nunez 30′)

Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC Lineup 2024-25

Chelsea FC: Sanchez; James (Veiga 53′), Tosin (Badiashile 53′), Colwill, Gusto; Caicedo, Lavia (Enzo Fernandez 53′); Madueke (Nkunku 76′), Palmer, Sancho (Pedro Neto 46′); Jackson

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