Cole Palmer injury update ahead of Arsenal clash

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Cole Palmer is available for selection ahead of the Premier League derby against Arsenal on Sunday.

The Blues are presently second in the standings with 23 points, six behind the Gunners. They have the opportunity to reduce the gap with a victory this weekend.

Ahead of the encounter, Maresca has confirmed that Palmer is back in the mix, he told reporters: "He's probably our best player.

"We are happy he's back. Now we need to give him time to be 100 percent [match] fit.

Maresca went on to hint that Palmer could make the starting XI against the Gunners, having recovered from a minor toe fracture during the break.

The Blues are winless in the last seven meetings against the Gunners with two draws and five losses. They will be determined to end the streak.

Arsenal have one of the best defences in Europe at the moment, but the Blues should still be confident with their recent run of scoring form.