CHELSEA will be without Cole Palmer for their trip to Arsenal.
The midfielder has not been passed fit to make the starting line-up for the clash at the Emirates Stadium.
GettyMalo Gusto and Cole Palmer are set to miss Chelsea’s clash with Arsenal[/caption]
Palmer had been a doubt after missing training through illness on Monday, leaving fans concerned he may not face the Gunners.
There was no sign of Palmer or Malo Gusto as the Chelsea squad came off the team bus in North London.
The Blues had confirmed earlier this week that Gusto was undergoing medical assessment following the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side were beaten 1-0 at Wembley Stadium to end their hopes of a trophy this season.
With Gusto and Palmer absent, Alfie Gilchrist and Mykhailo Mudryk have come into the starting line-up.
Palmer has been in fine form for Chelsea in recent weeks as the club chase European qualification.
The 21-year-old’s hat-trick against Manchester United and four strikes in the win over Everton have taken his tally to 23 since signing from City.
Meanwhile, he is also now the joint top scorer in the league with Erling Haaland on 20.
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Gusto has also been influential in attack for Chelsea, providing five assists from right-back this term.
Victory on Tuesday would lift Chelsea up to seventh in the table, leapfrogging United and West Ham.
Arsenal are also in need of all three points, though, with the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League.