Arsenal and Chelsea Lineups: Konsa and James Start

Arsenal hosts Chelsea in a major London derby for the third round of the Premier League. Both teams have started the season with two victories. The "Gunners" are yet to concede a goal, while their opponents today have scored six. The match will pit two Basque coaches against each other: Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso, who have known each other since childhood and are close friends.

Arsenal makes just one change from their clash with Aston Villa. Ezri Konsa earns his first start for the "Gunners," replacing Cristian Mosquera in central defense. Christos Tzolis retains his spot on the left wing, as does Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield. Bruno Guimarães and Eberechi Eze are once again on the bench. Kai Havertz leads the attack.

Xabi Alonso has made two changes from the Brighton fixture. Reece James returns to the starting lineup in place of Malo Gusto. He is expected to operate in central midfield alongside Romeo Lavia. Josh Acheampong is preferred over Levi Colwill to be part of the defensive trio. Moisés Caicedo is not in the squad.