A match between Chelsea and Arsenal rarely needs any additional stakes to grow in importance, but for the visitors, at least, Wednesday’s match is of critical importance. Three straight defeats have taken Mikel Arteta’s side from favorites in the top-four race to outsiders who now have precious little room to drop further points if they are to leapfrog Manchester United and Tottenham.
Meanwhile, Chelsea look firmly ensconced in third, the FA Cup representing their chance for a third trophy of the season but the first they were not entered into by virtue of their achievement in the 2020-21 Champions League. Though there is unlikely to be much to play for at Stamford Bridge for the hosts, they rarely need much encouragement to spoil Arsenal’s day. Here is how you can watch the match and what you need to know:
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How to watch
Date: Wednesday, April 20 | Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
Location: Stamford Bridge — London
TV: USA | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Odds: Chelsea -120; Draw +250; Arsenal +340 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Featured Game | Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Storylines
Chelsea: Last time these two met, it seemed that Romelu Lukaku had announced his glorious return to the Premier League. Bullying Pablo Mari, he marked his second Chelsea debut with a goal and the sort of dominant display that has been seen all too rarely since. The club’s record signing has started just two games — FA Cup ties against Luton and Middlesbrough — since setting a top-flight record for fewest touches against Crystal Palace and is still waiting for his first Premier League goal of the…
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