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title: "Chelsea vs Arsenal: Combined XI"
canonical: "https://readchelsea.com/2018/08/17/chelsea-vs-arsenal-combined-xi-2/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Ryan Darby"
section: "Chelsea Features & Analysis"
published: "2018-08-17T11:01:38Z"
modified: "2018-08-17T11:01:38Z"
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# Chelsea vs Arsenal: Combined XI

Chelsea welcome Arsenal to Stamford Bridge on Saturday night in their first London derby of the season.

Arsenal’s visit provides Maurizio Sarri’s men with an early test as they look to show just how far they have come during the Italian’s short time in charge.

For Unai Emery, their start does not get any easier after facing champions Manchester City in their first game.

Ahead of the meeting at Stamford Bridge, we’ve looked at both squads and built a combined XI.

Here is who we think would make it into the side.