FT: Chelsea 2 Arsenal 0

90+5 It's all over at Stamford Bridge and Chelsea have won 2-0 thanks to Didier Drogba's two goals to go back to the top of the table.

90+3 Cole has a lucky escape as he appears to block off Rosicky on the edge of the box, but the defender gets away with it.

90 + 1 Kalou replaces Drogba who leaves the pitch to a standing ovation from the Chelsea faithful.

90 There will be five minutes added on at the end of the 90 minutes.

90 Fabregas glances his header from Nasri's cross just wide of the far post.

88 Vermaelen tries his luck from the edge of the box, but his effort fails to trouble Cech.

88 Zhirkov is booked for bringing down Eboue.

87 Joe Cole comes on for Anelka as Chelsea make their second change of the contest.

87 Song needs to be careful as he takes down Lampard with the Arsenal man already on a booking.

84 Fabregas is booked for a foul on Drogba wide on the right as Chelsea win another dangerous free-kick and from Lampard's delivery Anelka blasts over the top after a well-worked routine.

83 From the resulting free-kick Drogba is inches away from netting his hat-trick as his effort comes back off the crossbar with Almunia rooted to his line.

82 Song is booked for a late tackle on Lampard to give Chelsea a free-kick 30 yards from goal.

81 Zhirkov comes on for Ballack in Chelsea's first change of the game.

80 Good goalkeeping from Cech as he races off his line to deny Bendtner getting on the end of Fabregas's knockdown inside the box.

78 Eboue drives into the box past Eboue, but that man again Terry is there to clear the danger.

77 Weak effort from Bendtner as his attempted cross is easily collected by Cech at the front post.

75 Chelsea win a corner to ease some of the pressure building on them and from Malouda's delivery Ballack heads over the top.

74 Double change from Arsenal as Rosicky replaces Diaby and Eboue comes on Sagna in what is the final throw of the dice by Arsene Wenger.

73 Arsenal continue to set the tempo, but they are unable to find a way through the Chelsea defence as yet.

69 Fabregas hits his free-kick low and down to the keeper's left, but Cech is equal to it with a brilliant save.

68 Arsenal win a dangerous free-kick right on the edge of the box as Carvalho brings down Bendtner to give the visitors a chance to get back into this contest.

66 Nasri has a shot from the edge of the box, but he drags his left-footed effort well off target.

64 Terry is down and receiving treatment with what looks like a thigh problem and the Chelsea skipper is getting bandaged up before returning to the action.

64 Bendtner comes on for Walcott in the first change of the game.

64 Arsenal are dominating possesion, but they are struggling to make inroads into the Chelsea defence.

61 A worry for Chelsea as Terry is limping after appearing to pick up a knock, but he is playing on.

60 Great chance for Arsenal as Nasri gets clear on goal, but he takes too long and Cole gets across to make a vital clearance.

59 Ballack has a shot from the edge of the box, but the German drags his left-footed shot across the face of goal and wide.

59 Fine block from Diaby as Malouda tries to get a shot in on goal after more superb work by Drogba down the left.

56 Wasted chance for Anelka as he takes too long on the ball after a fine run by Ivanovic, but Arsenal get defenders back to snub out the danger.

55 Great work from Drogba down the right as his cross is volleyed by Malouda before Lampard flicks it goalwards, but Almunia saves quite comfortably.

53 Diaby finds space inside the box after a short corner by Fabregas, but the midfielder drags his shot wide of the target.

52 Drogba limps away from the action in need of treatment and that woud be a boost for Arsenal if he is forced to go off.

51 Drogba slips over as he sets his sights on a shot from the edge of the box and the striker looks like he may have injured himself in falling over, but he is back on his feet.

49 A miscue from Cole as he slices Sagna's cross out for a corner. Fabregas' delivery is easily collected by Cech.

47 Poor pass from Clichy as he attempts to pick out Nasri, but his pass is overhit and runs behind for a goalkick as the rain comes down heavy at Stamford Bridge.

46 Arsenal get the second half underway and there are no changes from either side.

John Power feels Drogba will get the next goal to complete his hat-trick and he could net the perfect hat-trick after scoring with his right foot and left-foot in the first half.

Chris White fears Arsenal could be on the end of another heavy thumping. He also feels Arsenal needed to buy a new striker in the transfer window. Could not bringing in a new forward come back to haunt Arsene Wenger?

Rahul is confident Chelsea will not surrender their 2-0 lead and will go on and take the three points. Should Ancelotti stick with his side or make any changes?

Stanley Katabarwa is surprised Walcott started the game and believes Rosicky needs to be introduced into the action.

Steve all the way from Sydney is not happy with Arsenal's performance and believes Bendtner should come on to replace Walcott. What do you think?

The next goal will be crucial in this game. Who do you think will get it?

What can Arsene Wenger do at the break to get Arsenal back into the game? Should he make some changes? Email me at peter.o'rourke@bskyb.com to let me know your thoughts.

45+2 The referee brings the first half to a close with Chelsea in command 2-0 thanks to two Didier Drogba strikes.

45+2 Vermaelen and Maouda are both okay to continue.

45 +2 There is a clash of heads between Malouda and Vermaelen which has left the Arsenal defender down on the ground and blood splurting out of Malouda's head.

45 There will be two minutes added on at the end of the opening 45 minutes.

45 Ivanovic is given a ticking off as he blocks off Fabregas to concede a free-kick.

44 Good defending from Cole as he clears Nasri's cross for a corner. Arsenal work a short corner, but it comes to nothing really as Chelsea force them back and in the end Terry intercepts the ball to set up a Chelsea attack.

42 Drogba is adjudged to have fouled Clichy and from the quickly taken free-kick Fabregas tries a shot which is so off target it draws jeers from the Chelsea fans.

39 There is a stop in play as Walcott needs some treatment after his team-mate Song falls on top of him, but the England winger is fine to continue.

39 Good defending from Gallas as he cuts out Malouda's cross from the left.

37 Ambitious effort from Clichy as his dipping half-volley flies well wide of the target.

35 Chelsea seem to be happy to sit deep and try and hit Arsenal on the break as it is the visitors who are dominating possesion, but they are being kept away from Cech's goal.

32 Great chance for Chelsea as Lampard picks out Cole's run into the box, but Almunia is quickly off his line to keep out the former Arsenal star's attempt to give Chelsea a corner. Malouda's corner is poor and Clichy clears the danger.

31 Great skill from Nasri as he takes a ball down from out of the sky, but Chelsea quickly win the ball back and Drogba wins a free-kick after being fouled by Diaby.

29 Fabregas has a sight of goal but he drags his left-footed shot well wide of the target.

26 Fabregas is caught in an aerial challenge with Terry, but he is okay to continue.

25 Cech makes a good decision to come out and collect Nasri's cross to keep Arsenal at bay.

23 2-0 to Chelsea. Chelsea catch Arsenal on the break as Lampard plays Drogba in down the right and the striker cuts inside before smashing a left-footed shot past Almunia. Drogba just loves playing against Arsenal as he has grabbed his second brace against the Gunners this season.

20 Arsenal win another corner after Arshavin's shot is deflected wide by Carvalho. Cech comes off his line to punch Fabregas' corner as Arsenal keep up the pressure.

17 Great chance for Arsenal, Fabregas picks out Arshavin in the box with a superbly flighted pass, but the Russian sees his volleyed effort kept out by the legs of Cech. It has been a good response from Arsenal after conceding so early on.

16 Nasri beats the Chelsea offside trap, but Cech forces him wide and he diverts his cross for a corner.

15 Good defending from Carvalho as he beats Arshavin to the ball and from the throw-in Ballack concedes a corner as Arsenal look to draw level. Drogba heads away Fabregas' corner as Chelsea clear their lines.

14 Arsenal win their first corner of the game, but Cech catches the ball from under his own crossbar to take the pressure off his defence.

13 Anelka is caught offside as Mikel tries to put him through on goal.

9 Great start for Chelsea and what can Arsenal offer in response?

8 From the corner Terry flicks on Malouda's delivery and Drogba unmarked at the back post scores from close-range to give Chelsea an early lead.

6 Chelsea win a free-kick in a dangerous position after Clichy clatters into Anelka. Drogba fizzes in the free-kick, but Walcott heads it out for a corner.

5 Fabregas tries to send Arshavin in on goal, but he overhits his pass and Cech is off his line to collect.

4 It is confident start from the away side with Arsenal dominating possesion early on with their neat passing and Nasri sees a shot deflected wide, but referee Mike Dean awards a goalkick to Chelsea much to the surprise of Nasri.

2 What a waste. Diaby picks Clichy free down the left, but he fires his cross over the crossbar and out for a goalkick.

1 Arsenal win the first free-kick of the game as Ballack tugs back Cesc Fabregas and from the free-kick Cech gathers Fabregas's cross.

1 Here we go. Chelsea get the game underway looking to go back to the top of the table after Man Utd's win over Portsmouth on Saturday.

The two teams are entering the pitch and John Terry receives great ovation from the home fans in what should be a fiercely contested London derby.

Ron Firth is going for a 2-1 win to Arsenal. I believe it will be a close game with the home side taking the spoils but I will sit on the fence on predicting a correct scoreline.

Special bet: Arsenal are 50/1 to reverse the 3-0 scoreline from the corresponding fixture at the Emirates earlier this season.

1st goalscorer: Didier Drogba is favourite at 4/1 to open the scoring at Stamford Bridge.

Not many people tipping an Arsenal win and Owen Jackson is going for a home win with Chelsea romping home at 3-1.

Nicholas Damgaard believes Arsenal will be found wanting in another big game with Chelsea gaining a 3-1 victory.

Ciaran Jackson expects Chelsea to go back to the top of the table with a 2-1 win.

Steve Smith is waiting on Chelsea to win 2-1 after predicting Birmingham to beat Wolves 2-1 earlier on the day. Fingers crossed for you Steve!!

Ben Fowler believes Arsenal will not be able to cope with Chelsea's physical presence and that Carlo Ancelotti's men will run out 2-0 winners.

Jeff Jiovanazzo watching in Minnesota, USA believes Chelsea will come from behind to take all three points with a 2-1 win thanks to a Didier Drogba.

Cate Williams believes the Gunners can come away with a 2-1 to get their title challenge right back on track.

Christopher Woolls is expecting a 2-1 win for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. What do you Arsenal fans think?

Predictions: Man Utd fan Mattie Fawcett is hoping for an Arsenal win today to keep his side top of the table. What do you think the score will be today?

Chelsea 5/6

Draw 12/5

Arsenal 7/2

Support for both teams means a win either way is bad news for us - as would be a first goal for Didier Drogba who is a 4/1 shot to open the scoring.

Arsenal team: Almunia; Sagna, Gallas, Vermaelen, Clichy, Fabregas (c), Song, Daiby, Walcott, Arshavin, Nasri.

Chelsea team: Cech; Ivanovic, Terry, Carvalho, Cole, Ballack, Mikel, Lampard, Malouda, Anelka, Drogba.

If I had to put my money where my mouth is I'd be on a Chelsea win at 5/6, but nobody cares what I think. What do YOU think? E-mail me your thoughts on the game at peter.o'rourke@bskyb.com.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger welcomes England winger Theo Walcott and French midfielder Abou Diaby back to his team as they look to get their title challenge back on track.

The team news is in and John Terry has been included in Chelsea's starting line-up just 48 hours after the defender was stripped of the England captaincy.

Welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary on Chelsea's game with Arsenal, which also gives you the chance to offer your views on the match as it progresses.