Arsenal vs Chelsea. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (August 22, 2021).

Arsenal had a disaster of a 2020/2021 season and were left without European football for a year. The 13-times Premier League champions finished 8th - the worst result in years, and scored only 61 points in 38 games: 18 victories and 7 draws. 

The Gunners ended up one point behind Tottenham, but even their fantastic five-game winning streak didn't help them reach the European club competition zone. In the final rounds, Arsenal defeated Chelsea (1:0), Crystal Palace (3:1), and Brighton (2:0).

The club made several signings during the transfer window: Ben White from Brighton (58,5 million), central midfielder Albert Lokonga (17,5 million), and defender Nuno Tavares from Benfica (8 million).

In the first round, the Gunners suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of newly-promoted Brentford (2:0).

Aubameyang, Lacazzette, Gabriel, Odegaard, Thomas, Runarsson have been ruled out of this fixture.  

Chelsea finished fourth last season. The West Londoners won 19 out of 38 games and drew 10 times, which adds up to 67 points. The Blues played really well in defense, conceding less than one goal per game on average. 

In the final rounds, the Blues beat Leicester (2:1), Fulham (2:0), and Manchester City (2:1). The biggest achievement of the season was the victory in the Champions League. In the final game, Thomas Tuchel's charges won over Manchester City.

Chelsea kicked off the 2021/2022 season with another trophy: they lifted the UEFA Super Cup. The Blues defeated Villarreal in a penalty shootout after a draw in fulltime.

In the first round of the Premier League, Chelsea got a confident victory over Crystal Palace (3:0).

Ziyech, Loftus-Cheek, Pulisic, and Kante won't be able to play this weekend.