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Premier League - 28th Matchday: London Derby at the Emirates

Published February 27, 2026, 09:18
Premier League - 28th Matchday: London Derby at the Emirates

The 28th matchday of the Premier League features a significant derby between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates. Arsenal is at the top of the standings with 61 points, five more than Manchester City, which however has one game less. Mikel Arteta's team comes from an impressive 4-1 victory over Tottenham, while Chelsea comes from two draws with Leeds and Burnley, losing ground in the battle for Champions League qualification. The matchday also includes games such as Wolves-Aston Villa, Bournemouth-Sunderland, Liverpool-West Ham and Manchester City-Leeds. The next (29th) matchday will be held next week, with games such as Bournemouth-Brentford, Aston Villa-Chelsea and Arsenal-Brighton. The Arsenal-Chelsea match is expected to be particularly crucial for Arsenal's title race, as Chelsea will try to reverse their negative form and remain in the battle for Champions League qualifying positions. The Premier League continues to offer exciting matches and the 28th matchday is no exception, with many games expected to be decided by the details.