CHELSEA are taking on Arsenal in the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge.
The players will be wearing black armbands for the first of the two legged clash, with the second at The Emirates.
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The players are all wearing black armbands during the gameCredit: Getty
Moises Caicedo misses the tie for Chelsea, having picked up a second Carabao Cup yellow card against Cardiff, triggering a competition specific suspension.
The clash is the first game at Stamford Bridge for new boss Liam Rosenior.
The winner of the first leg will take a big advantage back to Arsenal, with a game at Wembley waiting for the winner.
SunSport can reveal why the players are all wearing black armbands.
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Why are players wearing black armbands in Chelsea vs Arsenal?
Chelsea and Arsenal players are wearing black armbands to remember Chelsea legend Eddie McCreadie.
There was also a minutes applause for the former Blues man before the game.
The Scotland international played full-back during his career.
McCreadie passed away on Monday, with a Chelsea statement reading: “Chelsea Football Club is today mourning the loss of one of the great figures in our history, Eddie McCreadie.
“We are sending our heartfelt condolences to all of Eddie’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time.”
