Results, Player Ratings and Highlights
Chelsea and Arsenal finished with a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. This result extended Arsenal’s winless streak to four games and continued Chelsea’s unbeaten run to three games.
Match Highlights
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Chelsea Misses a Great Chance: In the 24th minute, Neto delivered a precise cross, but Malo Gusto’s header went just over the bar.
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Arsenal’s Goal Disallowed by VAR: In the 34th minute, Kai Havertz scored from Declan Rice’s quick free-kick, but after a VAR review, it was ruled offside, and the goal was canceled.
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Martinelli Opens the Scoring: In the 60th minute, Martin Odegaard, back from injury, assisted Martinelli, who side-footed the ball to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead.
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Chelsea Equalizes: Just 10 minutes after Martinelli’s goal, Neto cut in from the right and scored from a distance, leveling the match at 1-1.
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Arsenal Misses Last-Minute Winner: In stoppage time, William Saliba crossed to Leandro Trossard, but Trossard missed the chance, shooting wide.
The draw leaves Arsenal in fourth place, while Chelsea is in third on goal difference.
Arsenal Player Ratings
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David Raya – 7: Solid performance throughout. Made an important save from Cole Palmer early in the match.
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Ben White – 6: Unlucky to be booked. His duel with Pedro Neto was intense.
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William Saliba – 7: Kept Jackson quiet effectively.
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Gabriel Magalhaes – 7: Commanded the defense well with few issues.
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Jurrien Timber – 8: Held off the dangerous Madueke well and defended strongly.
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Thomas Partey – 8: Kept control in midfield and contributed to the goal after Chelsea’s strong start.
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Declan Rice – 6: Played despite a toe injury. His quick free-kick led to Havertz’s disallowed goal.
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Martin Odegaard – 7: Good to see him back. Although not fully fit, he still created the chance for Martinelli’s goal.
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Gabriel Martinelli – 7: Arsenal’s main attacking threat. After missing an early chance, he smartly scored in the second half.
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Kai Havertz – 6: Had a goal disallowed for offside – unfortunate not to score.
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Bukayo Saka – 6: Had a tough game as Cucurella defended well. Left the field limping due to an injury.
Substitutes
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Mikel Merino – 6: Did well on a dangerous pass from Saka.
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Leandro Trossard – 5: Missed a chance and later got a touch on Saliba’s cross, stopping Havertz from scoring.
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Gabriel Jesus – 5: Came on for the injured Saka.
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