Chelsea continued their Premier League campaign as they hosted Arsenal at the Stamford Bridge. The match ended in a 1-1 draw which was not the best result for both the teams. This match has rooted out the areas where Chelsea needs to improve.
Enzo Maresca has managed to put up more than a fight this season. The Italian manager has provided a fresh start to the London giants. Maresca has a packed squad of youngsters who have proved their potential.
Chelsea currently sits in the third position of the Premier League table with 19 points. The last season ended in disappointment as they finished sixth on the table. This season has been different as they maintain a good form. Their Carabao Cup form has also been impressive as they stay unbeaten this season.
There are plenty of learning points for Chelsea in their last Premier League match against Arsenal. This match was set at the Stamford Bridge. The first opening came in for the Gunners when the former Chelsea man Kai Havertz found the back of the net. This goal was however ruled offside.
The second time Chelsea were lose in their defence Gabriel Martinelli pounced on the opportunity to pit Arsenal in the lead. In a small span of 10 minutes, the equaliser was scored by Chelsea’s Pedro Neto. The winger scored in the 70th minute ending the match 1-1.
This result was not the best for both of the teams. A draw only has the teams a point each. Arsenal and Chelsea are in the third and fourth positions with 19 points. The three points could have been very important as the competition will only get tougher.
The next transfer window will be interesting for the Blues
Chelsea had a good start to their 2024-2025 campaign. They have tagged in the third place on the Premier League table. This good start is all thanks to a packed squad and the new manager Enzo Maresca. They also stay unbeaten in the EFL Cup.
The Blues were one of the busiest teams in the previous summer transfer window. This was a problem for Maresca when finalising the main team. There are still chances that Chelsea will look to acquire and release more players in the next transfer window.
Chelsea will have to be extremely careful when making transfer decisions in January. They need to make sure that they follow the financial fair play rules in the Premier League. These rules allow all the clubs to follow the Premier League’s profits and sustainability criteria.
There are plenty of players that are rumoured to make a move to the Stamford Bridge. Leroy Sane is one player who has been hinted at a return to the Premier League from the Bundesliga. Sane has been a part of Manchester City previously scoring 25 goals in 90 appearances for the club.
There are more players that will most likely part ways with Bayern Munich in the next transfer window. Alphonso Davies and Joshua Kimmich are two teammates that the Blues are willing to make a deal with in the next transfer window.
Two Chelsea players miss out on the international break
The international break is here and players are out to represent their respective countries. There are plenty of players who have opted not to play in the international break to avoid injuries. While some players have stayed back in their club’s camp to get treatment for their injuries.
Chelsea’s Malo Gusto and Wesley Fofana will miss out on their national duty. The duo have not travelled and stayed back at the Chelsea camp to revive treatment for their injuries. Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill had started against Arsenal but apparently, they are not fully fit.
Gusto has suffered a knee injury and Fofana has an issue with his thigh as reported by the Evening Standard. More players will skip out on the break and have considered training or rest with the club.
Chelsea will return to action by the end of this month. The Premier League contention continues for the Blues on November 23 against Leicester City. They will look to secure three points as the competition is only getting tougher.
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