Chelsea fell to defeat at the hands of London rivals Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. Mikel Merino opened the scoring for the Gunners, flicking a corner past Robert Sanchez to put Mikel Arteta's side in the lead early in the first half.

Cole Palmer was omitted from the Chelsea matchday squad to face Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. The surprise decision was revealed when Enzo Maresca’s starting XI was published 75 minutes

Chelsea are without Cole Palmer for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Arsenal, with Enzo Maresca suggesting the playmaker is likely to be out until after the international break.