This season’s trend of every Chelsea line-up having at least one interesting or unexpected wrinkle continued against Arsenal. This time it was the benching of club captain Reece James after two pretty positive Premier League showings at left-back, with Marc Cucurella restored to the side in his place.

A massive London derby takes place at Stamford Bridge on Sunday as Chelsea host Arsenal with the two teams level on points.

Chelsea and Arsenal shared the spoils in a tense 1-1 battle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, keeping the London sides level in the Premier League but still nine points adrift of leaders Liverpool.

Gabriel Martinelli’s goal was cancelled out by Pedro Neto as Arsenal substitute Leandro Trossard wasted a golden chance with the last kick of the game

Pedro Neto’s second-half strike earned Chelsea a 1-1 draw with Arsenal after a feisty London derby at Stamford Bridge. Entering the game on a disappointing run of form, Arsenal thought they had taken the lead before the break but eventuallyt saw Kai Havertz’s strike ruled out for offside after a VAR check.