Despite Caicedo’s red card in the first half, Chelsea held Arsenal to a draw (1-1) and maintains the suspense at the top of the Premier League.
There was no winner this Sunday in the clash at the top of the Premier League, a London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal (1-1). On paper, it’s a point for the Gunners, who consolidate their leadership position, and resist the Blues in great shape, nice winners in the week against FC Barcelona (3-0).
On the other hand, given the scenario of the meeting, Arsenal can blame themselves for not having taken advantage of the red card received by Moises Caicedo, for a dangerous sole on Mikel Merino (38th).
At 10 against 11, it was Chelsea who opened the scoring, taking advantage of their opponent’s favorite situation: corners. Trevor Chalobah placed a perfect header at the near post (1-0, 48th), and Arsenal responded in the game with a header from their substitute center forward, Mikel Merino, well found by a cross from Bukayo Saka (1-1, 59th).
Arsenal could have flown away
The Gunners recovered this Martin Odegaard, and Victor Gyokeres was able to come into play too. But Mikel Arteta’s men did not find the fault, despite a final attempt signed by the essential Merino (87th).
By winning, Arsenal could have relegated Chelsea to nine points and widened the gap at the top of the table. With this draw, Man City are on five points, and Chelsea on six with Aston Villa. The suspense is only preserved.
