Arsenal vs Chelsea team news - 7 doubts and 4 outs amid new Cole Palmer bombshell

Arsenal could extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a win over Chelsea on Tuesday.

Arsenal could go four points clear at the top of the table with a win over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night - albeit with Manchester City holding two games in hand.

The visitors are blighted by new fitness concerns with star man Cole Palmer fighting an illness. The 21-year-old, who has an impressive 20 Premier League goals this term, would be a huge miss for Mauricio Pochettino.

It's better news on the injury front at Arsenal, with defender Jurrien Timber nearing a return from a long term injury. Here's your latest injury news ahead of Tuesday night.

5. Robert Sanchez - DOUBT

Missed FA Cup action with illness but expected to return to the squad. | Getty Images

6. Levi Colwill - DOUBT

Working his way back from a toe injury but Arsenal is expected to come too soon. | Getty Images

7. Christoher Nkunku - DOUBT

In partial training, so closer to fitness but another more likely to miss out of the Arsenal game than return. | Getty Images

8. Wesley Fofana - OUT

Will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury. | Getty Images