Chelsea vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Arsenal in the Premier League today.

Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.

European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.

Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.

It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Chelsea bounced back from their Champions League exit to Real Madrid last week by booking their place in the FA Cup final with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday. The Blues are looking to get a tighter grip on third spot with a win today, but they've lost their last two home matches in all competitions (against Brentford and Madrid). As for Arsenal, their three-match losing streak has dented their hopes of a top-four finish, but they're only three points behind Tottenham with a game in hand over their rivals.

20 April 2022 20:18

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Assist Mason Mount

20 April 2022 20:17

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Goal César Azpilicueta Tanco

20 April 2022 20:17

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Hello and welcome to live coverage of the Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge!

20 April 2022 20:15

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Assist Martin Ødegaard

20 April 2022 20:12

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Goal Emile Smith Rowe

20 April 2022 20:11

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Goal Timo Werner

20 April 2022 20:03

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Goal Edward Nketiah

20 April 2022 19:58

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We will have all the latest scores, goals and updates plus analysis and reaction throughout the game here.

20 April 2022 16:45