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London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea got off to contrasting starts as the Premier League returned last weekend.
Unai Emery has an important decision to make as to who he plays left-back against the Blues following the news Ainsley Maitland-Niles will miss six-to-eight weeks of action with a fractured leg.
Fortunately the new boss could have Nacho Monreal available after the Spaniard took part in Thursday’s training session.
The Gunners travel to the Bridge having been dispatched by Man City on the opening day.The Blues meanwhile recorded a convincing 3-0 victory away to Huddersfield giving new boss Maurizio Sarri the perfect start.
Eden Hazard celebrates after the Blues 3-0 win
Laurent Koscielny remains a long-term absentee for the Gunners with an Achilles injury, though Danny Welbeck is back in contention after his late arrival at pre-season following his involvement in the England squad.
Bernd Leno will have to wait to make his debut after Emery confirmed Petr Cech will start for the north Londoners.
