Arsenal handed big injury boost for Chelsea clash

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February 27, 2026 20:10 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Arsenal have been handed a big injury boost ahead of the Premier League clash against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

The Gunners are currently five points clear at the top of the standings, but Manchester City have a game in hand against Crystal Palace.

Mikel Arteta‘s side need to keep on winning to withstand the challenge. Ahead of Sunday’s derby, the manager has confirmed a timely injury boost.

Kai Havertz has been out with a muscle injury for the past few weeks, but the German has returned to training and will be assessed tomorrow.

After Saturday’s final training session, a decision will be made on whether he should be included in the matchday squad to face the Blues.

Havertz has already scored against his former club. He netted the winner in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final earlier this month.

The Gunners are unbeaten in the last 10 meetings against the Blues, but they could face a sterner challenge at the Emirates on Sunday.