Chelsea fans call for Arsenal clash to be postponed as ominous Cole Palmer fitness update is released

CHELSEA fans have called for their clash with Arsenal to be postponed over fears Cole Palmer could miss out.

The midfielder is the Premier League's joint top scorer this season with 20 goals.

Palmer has been in fine recent form, scoring 10 goals in his last five matches.

Those strikes include a hat-trick against Manchester United and four goals in last week's thrashing of Everton.

The 21-year-old is now level with Erling Haaland in the scoring charts ahead of his side's trip to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

However, Palmer is a major doubt after missing training through illness.

In an injury update on Monday, the Blues confirmed Palmer had been absent due to illness.

Malo Gusto and Ben Chilwell also missed out as they undergo medical assessment following the FA Cup semi-final loss to Manchester City.

Reacting to the news of Palmer's potential absence, one fan wrote on X: "Is there a way we can postpone our next fixtures till Palmer is fine?? I don’t mind sponsoring the hospital bills."

Another asked: "Can the season end already?"

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A third fan also commented: "Tell Arsenal we are not playing."

Meanwhile, one more said: "We’re finished. Just end the season."

Chelsea are looking to boost their hopes of European qualification against the Gunners.

A win would move Mauricio Pochettino's side above United and West Ham into seventh.

As for Arsenal, they currently sit top of the Premier League on goal difference.

Tuesday's match represents a chance to extend their lead to three points before Liverpool and City play later this week.