Confirmed Arsenal line-up (4-3-3) vs Chelsea, Odegaard absent

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March 1, 2026 16:51 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has named his starting line-up for the Premier League clash against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium today.

Ahead of the game, there is a surprise in the matchday squad. Kai Havertz has returned from injury but there is no place for Martin Odegaard.

Odegaard may have picked up an injury in yesterday’s training session.

Confirmed Line-up:

David Raya starts in goal for the Gunners as usual. The backline is unchanged with Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes and Piero Hincapie retaining their spots.

Similarly, Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice keep their places in the heart of the midfield, while Eberechi Eze will once again start as the most advanced of the midfield trio.

Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard continue on the right and left wing respectively, while Viktor Gyokeres gets the nod to lead the line.

Confirmed Arsenal line-up (4-3-3) vs Chelsea: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Eze, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard.