Sun Nov 30 16:30:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the Arsenal vs. Chelsea team news:

Arsenal Shaken by Defensive Injuries Ahead of Chelsea Clash, Jesus Returns to Squad

London, England – Arsenal faces a tough challenge against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge today, with key defensive players sidelined due to injury. William Saliba suffered a knock in training and joins Gabriel on the absentee list, forcing manager Mikel Arteta to field a new center-back pairing of Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie. Hincapie returns to the starting eleven after featuring in the recent north London derby.

“Yesterday in training he [Saliba] was uncomfortable, so we need to explore a little bit more what happened,” Arteta stated. “I don’t think it’s something major, but enough not to be involved in the game.”

Leandro Trossard is also unavailable after picking up an injury in the midweek Champions League fixture, opening the door for Gabriel Martinelli to start on the left wing, following his impactful substitute appearance in Europe. Riccardo Calafiori will replace Myles Lewis-Skelly at left-back.

However, there’s positive news for the Gunners as Gabriel Jesus makes his long-awaited return to the matchday squad, featuring on the bench for the first time since the FA Cup match against Manchester United 322 days ago. Viktor Gyokeres is also back in contention, having recovered from a hamstring injury that kept him out for the past four games.

Chelsea, unbeaten in their last six matches and fresh off a Champions League victory, make just one change to their starting lineup. Joao Pedro replaces Alejandro Garnacho. Cole Palmer, who was a doubt due to a toe injury, is fit enough to be named among the substitutes.

Arsenal Starting XI: Raya, Timber, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori, Rice, Zubimendi, Eze, Saka, Martinelli, Merino.
Arsenal Subs: Arrizabalaga, Lewis-Skelly, White, Odegaard, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Madueke, Gyokeres, Jesus.

Chelsea Starting XI: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Cucurella, Chalobah, James, Fernandez, Estevao, Caicedo, Pedro Neto, Pedro.
Chelsea Subs: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Tosin, Badiashille, Santos, Palmer, Gittens, Garnacho, Delap.

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