Arsenal vs Chelsea: What time does it start, where can I watch it and what are the teams?

Everything you need to know for Saturday's pre-season clash

Saturday 22 July 2017 11:42 BST
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Chelsea get their pre-season preparations under way against rivals Arsenal
Chelsea get their pre-season preparations under way against rivals Arsenal (Getty)

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Pre-season preparations are in full swing as the Premier League gets ready for another season of football.

Arsenal and Chelsea have both travelled to China for their pre-season tour as their London rivalry goes East.

The Gunners have already taken on the likes of Sydney FC and Bayern Munich but this will be a first run-out for Antonio Conte’s men after lifting the Premier League title last season.

When is it?

The match kicks off on Saturday July 22 at 12.40pm BST from the Bird's Nest in Beijing.

Where can I watch it?

ITV 1 will be broadcasting the game. Coverage starts at 12.25pm.

Arsenal will be looking to strike the first blow against Arsenal's London rivals
Arsenal will be looking to strike the first blow against Arsenal's London rivals (Getty)

Can I live stream the game?

The match will be available to stream via the ITV Hub app. It will also be available to watch free on Chelsea TV on their official website.

Team news

Arsenal: Ospina, Maitland-Niles, Mertesacker, Monreal, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ramsey, Xhaka, Bramall, Ozil, Iwobi, Lacazette.

Chelsea: Courtois; Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Cahill (c); Moses, Kante, Fabregas, Alonso; Willian, Batshuayi, Pedro.

Odds

Arsenal to win: 33/20

Chelsea to win: 31/20

Draw: 9/4

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