Arsenal line ups vs Chelsea as Zinchenko misses out and Smith Rowe decision made

Having got themselves back on track with a win over Wolves, Arsenal know they can't afford to le things slip against Chelsea. The Gunners have the chance to open up a four point gap at the top of the Premier League before Manchester City play Brighton on Thursday.

Arsenal will certainly be firm favourites to do that. Chelsea have struggled to find consistent form this season. More or less, until now.

Yes, the Blues lost to City in the FA Cup semi final on Saturday, but prior to that they were unbeaten in eight, and Mikel Arteta will know he can't afford to let his team get ahead of themselves.

That's why it's crucial that the Spaniard gets his team selection spot on. Thankfully football.london 's Arsenal writers are on hand to help decide who they think should start.

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Arsenal go into their clash with Chelsea knowing that they can go four points clear of their title rivals Manchester City but that anything other than a win could all but end their hopes. With little rotation against Wolves, it means that every game until the end of the season will be the best team for the job and of who is available.

Therefore there is little change from the side that beat Wolves. The change that I would look to make is to bring Kai Havertz back into the centre-forward position meaning that Gabriel Jesus loses his spot and returns to the bench.

Leandro Trossard is undroppable in this form whilst Bukayo Saka continues to start and understandably so from now. In midfield, replacing the slot vacated by Havertz is Declan Rice who pushes forward with Jorginho