This should be the battle to look out for at both Stamford Bridge and Emirates Stadium - as the players' past encounters have shown

Arsenal have the advantage after a EFL Cup semi-final first leg win against Chelsea but Garnacho's double gives Blues hope.

Gyokeres has been subject to plenty of outside criticism during a somewhat pedestrian start to life at the Emirates Stadium since arriving from Portuguese giants Sporting in a high-profile £63.5million deal last summer that followed a protracted transfer saga.

You can see Gyokeres hates him' 😬 'If we are to win trophies, this needs fixing' 😐 'Gyokeres shouldn't do that. That was so wrong'

THERE is no tougher task at Arsenal than battling with Bukayo Saka for minutes. Gunners fans may not like the comparison, but it is a bit like when a string of strikers competed with Harry Kane

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Bukayo Saka had a minor injury issue after starting Arsenal ’s draw with Nottingham Forest on the bench. After watching Manchester City lose their derby with Manchester United in Saturday’s early kick-off, the Gunners had the chance to move nine points clear at the summit of the Premier League against Sean Dyche ’s side.

Bukayo Saka has agreed terms on a new five-year deal with Arsenal. Saka's current contract runs until 2027, but the Gunners avoided any exit talk by striking quick. The homegrown winger has now agreed to extend his stay at the Emirates until the summer of 2031 with the Premier League leaders keen to reward the wideman's fine form with a long-term deal.