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Chelsea vs Arsenal: Premier League Match Preview - November 30, 2025
The Premier League's top two sides collide in a blockbuster London derby at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, November 30, 2025, with kick-off at 4:30 PM GMT (11:30 AM ET, UK 4:30 PM, India (IST) 10:00 PM (UK + 5.5 h), Bangladesh 10:30 PM (IST + 0.5 h), US (Eastern Time) 11:30 AM (UK time ≈ 4:30 PM GMT → 11:30 AM ET), Nigeria 5:30 PM (GMT + 1 h), Kenya / South Africa 6:30 PM (GMT + 2 h)).
On Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 4:30 PM GMT, the top two teams in the Premier League face off in a thrilling London derby at Stamford Bridge.
With 29 points after 12 games, Arsenal leads the league going into the match, six points ahead of Chelsea, who are in second place with 23 points.
Mikel Arteta's Gunners could increase their lead to nine points with a victory, while Enzo Maresca's Blues might narrow the gap to three and maintain pressure in a season where Manchester City and Liverpool have struggled.
After midweek Champions League victories—Chelsea's 3-0 thumping of 10-man Barcelona and Arsenal's 3-1 demolition of Bayern Munich—both teams arrive full of confidence, setting the stage for a high-stakes match with title possibilities.
DATE: Sunday, Nov 30, 2025
TIME: 4:30 PM UK (11:30 AM ET, India (IST) 10:00 PM (UK + 5.5 h), Nigeria 5:30 PM (GMT + 1 h), Kenya / South Africa 6:30 PM (GMT + 2 h))
VENUE: Emirates Stadium
JioHotstar in India, TNT Sports in the UK, NBC Sports (TV) and streaming via fuboTV in the US & DAZN in Canada will all be airing live coverage of the event.
Live Match
Chelsea vs Arsenal Team News
Chelsea welcome back talismanic playmaker Cole Palmer after a two-month absence, a massive boost for their attack.
However, they could be without Malo Gusto, while Pedro Neto and Noni Madueke are pushing for starts after recent form—Neto has three goals and two assists in his last five league games.
Up front, Joao Pedro and Liam Delap vie for the central role, with Estevao a shout after his stunning strike against Barcelona.
Boosts: Cole Palmer returns fully fit (groin/toe) after 2 months out—slots into No. 10.
Doubts/Outs: Malo Gusto (knock) doubtful; Reece James likely starts at RB. Levi Colwill (knee) out until mid-Dec; Romeo Lavia (ankle) & Dário Essugo (foot) sidelined.
Attack Edge: Pedro Neto & Noni Madueke pushing; Estevao eyes bench debut.
Arsenal, face a defensive headache without Gabriel (out for weeks), but Leandro Trossard could return after limping off against Bayern, with Gabriel Martinelli and ex-Blues winger Noni Madueke as options.
Viktor Gyokeres and captain Martin Ødegaard are expected to feature, while Eberechi Eze has settled well in the No. 10 role.
Declan Rice's set-piece prowess (three assists this season) could exploit Chelsea's vulnerabilities.
Boosts: Viktor Gyökeres & Kai Havertz major doubts but could start (hamstring)—scans positive.
Doubts/Outs: Leandro Trossard (muscle) touch-and-go; Gabriel Magalhães (thigh) out until late Dec. Gabriel Jesus (ACL) nearing Jan return.
Defense Shuffle: Calafiori favored to pair Saliba at CB; Ødegaard & Rice fully fit.
Chelsea vs Arsenal Match Summary
Highlights - Chelsea vs Arsenal
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Chelsea possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Neto, Palmer, Madueke; Jackson.
Arsenal possible starting lineup (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Hincapie, Calafiori; Rice, Zubimendi, Ødegaard; Saka, Merino, Martinelli.
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