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; Lavia replaces Enzo Fernández (sold to Man City this summer) as the CM partner. Tosin Adarabioyo and Mudryk have also departed to Tottenham. 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.