Chelsea predicted lineup vs Arsenal - Premier League | OneFootball

The mood in west London wouldn't suggest Chelsea are entering Sunday's game at Arsenal off the back of a four-game winning run.

After a tough start to the new year, there have been signs of disconnect between manager and supporters at Stamford Bridge, with the Blues limping over the line in their two most recent victories.

There's a sense that something's simmering within Chelsea quarters, but many will set aside any questions for the time being should Enzo Maresca's side win at the Emirates. They haven't beaten Arsenal since Thomas Tuchel was in charge at the start of the 2021/22 campaign.

Here's how Maresca could line the Blues up in north London on Sunday.

Chelsea predicted lineup vs Arsenal (4-2-3-1)

Chelsea have won four games on the bounce in all competitions / JUSTIN TALLIS/GettyImages

GK: Robert Sanchez - Maresca has turned back to Sanchez after a period of Filip Jorgensen. The Spaniard started against Leicester last week and is now poised for another Premier League start.

RB: Reece James - The skipper has been utilised in midfield as of late, but there could be a reversion to the norm this weekend. James played a big role in Chelsea's most recent win over Arsenal four years ago.

CB: Wesley Fofana - The aggressive centre-half was back in action last Sunday, and his return is a huge boost for a Chelsea defence which struggled to defend its box in his absence.

CB: Levi Colwill - Colwill enjoyed the night off in midweek, and the Englishman will doubtlessly be thrilled to have Fofana back playing alongside him.

LB: Marc Cucurella - The left-back plays a vital role in Maresca's system, with his impressive scoring season continuing last week as he netted the winner against Leicester.

CM: Moises Caicedo - Caicedo has been brilliant in year two, and he'll play a key role in shunning Declan Rice on Sunday.

CM: Enzo Fernandez - The Argentine has been a useful contributor in the final third. Maresca's possession dynamics should allow Fernandez to advance from Chelsea's pivot.

RW: Cole Palmer - The England international is off colour, with his penalty miss last weekend aptly depicting his current malaise. Perhaps a London derby will bring the very best out of him.

AM: Christopher Nkunku - Nkunku's Chelsea career is yet to ignite, but injuries in attack could see the Frenchman return to the XI and play off the centre-forward.

LW: Jadon Sancho - Sancho has said he's enjoying himself in west London, but rarely has the spritely figure who impressed on his return to Borussia Dortmund last year manifested in blue.

ST: Pedro Neto - Neto has led the line pretty well in Nicolas Jackson's absence, and his willingness to get in behind should test a resolute Arsenal defence.