Gameweek 3 closes with Arsenal vs Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday 6 September 2026 (15:30 BST). Arsenal beat Aston Villa 2–1 away in GW2; Chelsea won 2–1 at home to Brighton. Saka, Gyökeres and Ødegaard face Palmer, João Pedro and James in GW3's headline fixture.
Arsenal: team news & GW2 form
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal arrive with GW2 momentum: Gyökeres as No.9, Eze in the ten, Saka and Ødegaard pulling strings. Rice anchors midfield; Saliba may return but Mosquera partnered Gabriel in GW2.
Arsenal Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-3-3
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Chelsea: team news & GW2 form
Enzo Maresca's Chelsea deploy Palmer as the No.10 behind João Pedro and Neto. James and Caicedo anchor a side that should compete for possession; away at the Emirates is Chelsea's toughest GW3 assignment.
Key tactical battle
Arsenal's press and wide combinations vs Chelsea's structured build-up through Palmer — premium assets on both sides for the final FPL deadline decisions of GW3.
Head-to-head record
Arsenal won both league meetings in 2025/26; the Emirates has produced high-quality, high-scoring games in this fixture in recent seasons.
Fantasy & Predictor picks
- Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, FWD): pens and creativity in the GW3 closer.
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea, MID): premium differential away at the Emirates.
- Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal, FWD): GW2 goal scorer; focal striker.
- Erling Haaland (Man City, FWD): note — already played Sat; Saka/Palmer for Sunday armband.
- Predictor: Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea.
Prediction
Arsenal's GW2 fluency and home advantage edge a classic. Prediction: Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea.