Arsenal vs. Chelsea live stream: Premier League odds, where to watch, start time

London’s Emirates Stadium hosts a pivotal Premier League clash on Sunday as fifth-placed Chelsea travel across the capital to face league-leading Arsenal, with both clubs pursuing prizes that could define their seasons. For Mikel Arteta’s table-toppers, the objective is straightforward: keep winning and the title remains in sight. For the Blues, the mission is more precarious—protect the final Champions League berth with only 11 matches remaining and the league’s most unforgiving run-in still to navigate.

Liam Rosenior’s side currently occupy the slot that would guarantee entry into Europe’s premier competition, yet their upcoming schedule reads like a gauntlet. After the derby, Chelsea must visit Aston Villa, who sit third, before welcoming Newcastle United, Manchester United and Manchester City to Stamford Bridge before the end of April. Away trips to Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion further complicate the equation, while progress in both the Champions League and FA Cup threatens to stretch an already thin squad.

“I want the players to be as physically and mentally fresh as possible,” Rosenior said on Friday. “We need to stay calm and consistent in our process. This club should be in the Champions League; this club is a Champions League club.”

The financial stakes are impossible to ignore. UEFA’s newly released Club Finance & Investment Landscape report for 2025 identified Chelsea as posting the largest pre-tax loss in English football history—close to $500 million—over the past 12 months. While the club’s own accounts may differ in methodology, the underlying message is clear: Champions League revenue is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Reaching the group stage alone would double the approximate $25 million the club earned for winning last season’s Conference League, and a run to the round of 16 could push earnings beyond the $115 million Liverpool collected for the same feat last year.

On-field resources could be stretched on Sunday. Marc Cucurella remains sidelined with a thigh injury, while teenagers Estevao Willian and Jamie Gittens are also unavailable. Club captain Reece James appears ready to return, and midfielder Romeo Lavia is stepping up his rehabilitation, yet Rosenior still faces more selection dilemmas than his opposite number. Arteta, by contrast, is poised to reintegrate Kai Havertz after the Germany forward missed one match and is scheduled to resume full training on Saturday.

Chelsea’s head coach insists the balance sheet is not his primary concern. “My job is to focus on the team, trying to make the team and the squad as strong as possible to win things,” he said. “Finances are not something that is at the forefront of my mind. I just want to make sure we are successful on the pitch.”

Success at the Emirates would not only solidify Chelsea’s hold on fifth place but also land an early psychological blow against the chasing pack. Failure, however, would intensify pressure ahead of a sprint finish that includes six clubs separated by a handful of points.

Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday’s traditional late-afternoon slot. Broadcast details and live-streaming options vary by region, with most Premier League rights-holders offering both television and digital platforms. Betting markets list Arsenal as narrow favorites, though the visitors have demonstrated resilience in big games under Rosenior’s tenure.

For Chelsea, the equation is simple: survive the derby, and the race for Europe remains in their hands. Slip up, and the most demanding stretch of their season could become a countdown rather than a coronation.