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Jones Knows provides his expert betting picks and analysis for the midweek Premier League fixtures, including Arsenal’s clash with Chelsea and Bournemouth’s high offside line.

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino faces a significant injury crisis ahead of the Premier League London derby against Arsenal on Tuesday at the Emirates Stadium. Top scorer Cole Palmer is set to miss out through illness, while Malo Gusto and Ben Chilwell are being assessed for knee injuries. Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Lesley Ugochukwu, Christopher Nkunku, Romeo Lavia, Robert Sanchez, and Levi Colwill are also unavailable for the Blues.

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal face Chelsea on Tuesday with uncertainty surrounding the fitness of Takehiro Tomiyasu. Tomiyasu missed Saturday’s win over Wolverhampton Wanderers with a knock, while Jurrien Timber remains out with an ACL injury. Oleksandr Zinchenko could return to the starting lineup in place of Jakub Kiwior, who struggled against Wolves. Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice are expected to keep their places in midfield, while Gabriel Jesus may make way for Kai Havertz if Jorginho is recalled to the number six role. Gabriel Martinelli could start ahead of Leandro Trossard in attack.

Arsenal will look to bounce back from their Champions League exit and extend their Premier League lead when they host Chelsea in a tantalising London derby on Tuesday. The Blues, meanwhile, will be looking to put their FA Cup semi-final disappointment behind them and boost their European hopes.

Chelsea defender Thiago Silva will depart the club when his contract expires in June, according to reports. The Brazilian, now 39, has reportedly garnered interest from his former club, Fluminense, but is keeping his options open. Silva joined Chelsea in 2020 from Paris Saint-Germain and has made significant contributions, including winning the Champions League in his debut season.

West Ham are reportedly in the running to appoint a highly-rated head coach who is currently being considered by Chelsea and Liverpool. The Hammers have been inundated with candidates to replace David Moyes, whose position is under scrutiny. Ruben Amorim, who ended Sporting Lisbon’s long wait for a league title, has been offered to West Ham. Other potential candidates include Julen Lopetegui, Gary O’Neil, Vincent Kompany, Marco Silva, and Thomas Tuchel.

Midweek Premier League fixtures include the Merseyside derby and a London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea. Alan Brazil from talkSPORT provides exclusive bet builder boosts for these matches. Arsenal, who recently regained the top spot, aims to extend their lead against Chelsea. Cole Palmer, with 20 season goals, poses a threat, while both teams contribute to corner opportunities. Liverpool’s high-scoring matches and Mohamed Salah’s goal-scoring prowess make over 2.5 goals and Salah’s shots on target likely in the Merseyside derby against Everton. James Tarkowski’s history of yellow cards adds another betting angle.

Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jessy Parker Humphreys discuss the first legs of the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinals. They discuss Chelsea’s 1-0 lead against Barcelona, Lyon’s comeback against PSG, and Jessy’s marathon trip to London.

Thomas Tuchel, current manager of Bayern Munich, is reportedly interested in coaching Manchester United if they decide to sack Erik ten Hag. Sources claim that Tuchel admires United’s new setup, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and would be keen on discussions regarding the position. Despite United reaching the FA Cup final, concerns remain about Ten Hag’s future due to the team’s recent lackluster performances, including conceding a 3-0 lead against a lower-division side. With Bayern, Barcelona, and Liverpool also seeking new managers, options for Manchester United are limited. However, Tuchel’s interest in returning to England, where he previously succeeded with Chelsea, could make him a potential candidate for the role.

Arsenal faces Chelsea on Tuesday in their sixth game within 21 days, with Arteta expected to make changes to his lineup. Left-back options include Zinchenko and Kiwior, while Jorginho and Havertz may return to the starting XI. Martinelli is another potential addition to the team after coming off the bench against Wolves. Arsenal aims to extend their lead in the Premier League title race with a win at Emirates Stadium.