The intense match between Chelsea and Arsenal ended in a 1-1 draw. Pedro Neto scored a stunning goal. The goal helped Chelsea to a 1-1 draw at home against rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. The game showed just how far Chelsea have come since last season.
Martinelli had given Arsenal the lead. In the 60th minute, the clever shot ended up in the back of the Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez’s net, too. But Chelsea fought back hard. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya couldn’t stop Neto’s powerful shot from outside the box. His goal came less than 10 minutes after Arsenal’s opener.
Earlier drama in the game came when Kai Havertz thought he’d scored against his old team. Havertz’s celebrations are notable after scoring his goal. VAR ruled it out, with Chelsea fans cheering loudly. It is a result which means Arsenal sit level in points with Chelsea. That’s a big change, especially a couple of weeks ago when Arsenal were sitting above where you’d want them on the table. And they are now nine points behind league leaders Liverpool.
Some Chelsea fans still want Robert Sanchez to be up to scratch. With the usual amount of money that Chelsea spends on players, Chelsea might look to replace their goalkeeper next season. This match was about both teams showing their strength. And Chelsea have improved under manager Enzo Maresca. They were better passing, and they made good chances.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was frustrated after the game. But his team hit the woodwork and failed to take their chances as they squandered the lead. This has been a pattern for Arsenal this season. They’ve lost points in games they should’ve won. It could hurt their chances of having a title shot.
Chelsea and Arsenal Plays spoils
It all looks positive for his Chelsea future looking ahead. They are a young team gaining better and better with each game. Chelsea is spending big money on these players and it is no surprise why the likes of Neto are showing why.
They seem more together and more confident than last season. Instead, Arsenal though need to sort out their knack of letting leads be snatched from them their passing is sharper and they’re getting more opportunities. on the other hand, Arsenal needs to fix its problem of holding onto leads.
Arsenal have now dropped points in several games after going ahead. It’s a difference between winning the title and finishing further down the table. The next few games will be crucial for them.
It means both teams have got vital games to come. Leicester play Chelsea on November 23. Their manager Maresca used to coach Leicester, and it’s a special day in his own right. On the same day, Arsenal plays Nottingham Forest. Arsenal will hope to bounce back after Forest’s 3-1 loss against Newcastle.
Gunners Drop points
The Premier League table is tightening. There’s less of a gap between teams for those top places. That means Chelsea can push for a push for Champions League places. Arsenal will be staring deep into the wilderness if they fail to win more games and they can not close the gap on Liverpool.
According to stats from the game it was close. Neither team had had much possession or shots on goal. Chelsea’s defence was not bad, even though they slept with Arsenal with many attacks until finally crossed one goal. Neto’s brilliant strike was too good for Arsenal’s defence to stop too.
Both teams may well need something from the January transfer window. But Chelsea could be on the lookout for a new goalkeeper to replace Sanchez. To help them score more I think they may need more attacking players. This will cause both managers to think about ways the strengthen their teams.
The fan reaction to the game varied. Chelsea fans liked the comeback and Neto’s goal. Arsenal fans aren’t happy when dropping more points on the way to the title. Both sets of fans got the positive signs out of their teams. This result gives Chelsea confidence. In big games, Arsenal need to work on staying ahead.
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