The clash between Arsenal and Chelsea is one of the most highly anticipated fixtures in Gameweek 29 of the Premier League, pitting two of London’s biggest clubs against each other. The rivalry, known as the London Derby, has produced thrilling encounters, iconic moments and fierce competition over the years.
Arsenal, with their rich history of attacking football, have often been seen as one of England’s most successful clubs. Chelsea, on the other hand, have emerged as a dominant force in the modern era, backed by financial strength.
Meetings between these two clubs often have high stakes, whether in the Premier League, FA Cup, or even European competitions. With passionate fan bases and world-class players on both sides, the Arsenal vs. Chelsea fixture never fails to deliver drama, goals, and intense action.
The classic London rivalry between Arsenal and Chelsea headlines a truncated weekend of Premier League action, which will be played on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March 2025.
While the Gunners will likely have to settle for a runners-up finish behind Liverpool in the league standings, the Blues are fighting to finish in the top four/five and secure qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League, adding major stakes to this London derby.
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With Liverpool and Newcastle United facing off in the Carabao Cup at Wembley Stadium on
On Sunday evening, just eight matches will be played – and the pick also comes from the English capital, as Arsenal welcome Chelsea to the Emirates Stadium.
“The team spirit at the moment has to be upset in terms of they [the players] have to be upset,” said Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.
“We have to be upset because we are not happy with the results. We are all aware we are in a club where we are not here to survive, but to fight to win titles. They are the same players that for 19-20 games were top four, second for the most part of the season. For sure, after this moment, they are going to be better players and better professionals.”
The round opens on Saturday March 15 with a quartet of late afternoon kick-offs, including the ‘David Moyes Derby’ as Everton welcome West Ham United to Goodison Park, while champions Manchester City will play host to Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Seagulls have enjoyed an impressive campaign under Fabian Hurzeler, who is hoping to see his charges continue to do the basics right when they face the Citizens and his “role model” Pep Guardiola.
“His [Guardiola’s] achievements are impressive, but it’s not a game between me and him,” said Hurzeler. “It’s a football game for Brighton and Hove Albion and we want to win this football game.”
The round also features another London derby between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as Leicester City hosting an embattled Manchester United – with the Foxes hoping to finally get a win over the Red Devils after losing to them in the Carabao Cup, Premier League and FA Cup so far this season.
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Broadcast details
Saturday, March 15, 2025
17:00: Everton v West Ham United – Live on SuperSport Variety 3
17:00: Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest – Live on SuperSport Variety 1 and SuperSport Maximo 2
17:00: Manchester City v Brighton & Hove Albion – Live on SuperSport Blitz, SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 360
17:00: Southampton v Wolverhampton Wanderers – Live on SuperSport Variety 2
19:30: AFC Bournemouth v Brentford – Live on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
Sunday, March 16, 2025
15:30: Arsenal v Chelsea – Live on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
15:30: Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur – Live on SuperSport Variety 3
21:00: Leicester City v Manchester United – Live on SuperSport PSL and SuperSport Maximo 1 (and SuperSport Premier League from 21:30 – after the Carabao Cup Final)
