A wonderful London derby takes place on Sunday as title-chasing Chelsea host current leaders Arsenal.

Follow the play-by-play updates from the CHE vs ARS, Matchday 13 fixture at Stamford Bridge, as it happened on November 30, 2025

Chelsea ’s controversial goal against Arsenal in Sunday’s Premier League summit meeting was checked and cleared by VAR despite fans spotting what they claimed was clear infringement. The Blues made light of their numerical disadvantage, a consequence of Moises Caicedo’s red card challenge, at the second half and took the lead in the 48th minute.

An intriguing and feisty London derby played out between title rivals, but which players stood tall?

At the weekend, Chelsea’s goal was allowed to stand even though it appeared that Enzo Fernandez had impeded the Arsenal goalkeeper while standing in an offside position. In comparison, an earlier goal scored by Virgil van Dijk in a match between Liverpool and Manchester City was disallowed because Andy Robertson had been in an offside position and was judged to have obstructed the goalkeeper’s view.

Arsenal fans were unhappy that VAR did not intervene amid another offside controversy but the Blues' goal was checked and cleared

Chelsea played into Leeds United's hands at Elland Road on Wednesday, falling 3-1 to the newly-promoted hosts.

Mikel Merino salvaged a 1-1 draw for Arsenal at 10-man Chelsea as the race for the Premier League title tightened on Sunday. Arsenal is five points clear of second-placed Manchester City, with Chelsea a point further back in third.

Arsenal's title hopes suffered a blow with a last-gasp defeat to Aston Villa - The Athletic analyses the talking points