Arsenal squandered a golden last-gasp chance as they failed to make up ground on Premier League leaders Liverpool after a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Match Events
Having lost two of their last three league games, Mikel Arteta's Gunners entered Sunday's match 10 points adrift of Liverpool and in need of a victory.
Though Kai Havertz saw a first-half strike disallowed for offside after latching onto Declan Rice's quick free-kick, Arsenal were en route to claiming that win when Gabriel Martinelli – assisted by fit-again captain Martin Odegaard – struck on the hour.
The Brazilian was played onside by Levi Colwill as he took down Odegaard's excellent pass from the corner of the box, allowing him to side-foot past Robert Sanchez at his near post.
However, their lead was short-lived as Pedro Neto cut inside from the right to drill into the bottom-right corner 10 minutes later, scoring his first Premier League goal for Chelsea.
Leandro Trossard failed to capitalise on a brilliant opportunity with the last kick of the game as he took William Saliba's searching left-wing cross off Havertz's toe with the goal gaping, leaving Arsenal winless in four Premier League games.
They sit fourth with 19 points, behind third-placed Chelsea on goal difference and already nine points adrift of leaders Liverpool.
Having been beaten at Bournemouth and Newcastle United either side of a 2-2 home draw with Liverpool ahead of Sunday's game, Arsenal have now gone four Premier League matches without a victory.
They last endured a run of that length in April 2023, when their title tilt fell apart at the tail end of the 2022-23 campaign. They had won 21 of their previous 25 league games before their current run began (three draws, one loss).
Arsenal never truly felt in control of proceedings and Chelsea – who fired off 17 attempts – deserved their point after a battling performance.
Arteta's team have now faced 15 or more shots in four Premier League games this season, already twice as many times as they did across the entirety of 2023-24 (twice).
0' The match is about to start!
0' Match Event for Chelsea vs Arsenal
3' DAVID RAYA denies COLE PALMER'S long-range effort!
6' Gusto's shot stopped by Gabriel
10' Highlight from Chelsea vs Arsenal
12' Wesley Fofana's foul on Raya
17' Moisés Caicedo's foul on Martin Ødegaard
20' Madueke's header wide out
21' Yellow Card! Levi Colwill booked
24' Gusto heads over from Neto's cross - so close to an opener!
26' MARTINELLI fails to score here!
29' Highlight from Chelsea vs Arsenal
32' It's ruled out for offside. No goal!
32' Highlight from Chelsea vs Arsenal
39' Yellow Card! Ben White booked
40' Cole Palmer's shot over the bar
45' Cole Palmer AGAIN doesn't get it over the wall!
46' Yellow Card! Noni Madueke booked
48' ANOTHER free kick Chelsea on a good spot
48' Madueke's shot flies to sky
50' Match Event for Chelsea vs Arsenal
53' WESLEY FOFANA almost scores!
55' Match Event for Chelsea vs Arsenal
56' Kai Havertz has blood on his face
57' Jurrien Timber wanted to do the throw in but the ball was too wet
60' Martinelli latches onto Odegaard's pass at the near post! Chelsea 0-1 Arsenal
64' Highlight from Chelsea vs Arsenal
65' Ødegaard's shot stopped by Colwill
66' JURRIEN TIMBER almost scores a WONDERFUL goal!
68' Highlight from Chelsea vs Arsenal
70' PEDRO NETO with a WONDERFUL GOAL !!! Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal
71' Merino, Trossard on
73' MERINO almost scores!
73' Match Event for Chelsea vs Arsenal
75' Nicolas Jackson scores but it's OFFSIDE!
80' Yellow Card! Marc Cucurella booked
81' Saka is going off
83' SHARP FROM RAYA!
84' Foul from Moisés Caicedo
87' TROSSARD HOW DO YOU MISS THIS!
88' Nkunku on,Nicolas Jackson off
Line-ups
Chelsea XI: Marc Cucurella, Robert Sánchez, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Wesley Fofana, Noni Madueke, Moisés Caicedo, Levi Colwill, Malo Gusto, Roméo Lavia, Nicolas Jackson
Subs: T.Adarabioyo, Nkunku, Reece James, Felix, Benoît Badiashile, Mykhaylo Mudryk, Filip Jørgensen, Enzo Fernández, Renato Veiga
Arsenal XI: Partey, David Raya, Martin Ødegaard, Rice, Gabriel, Havertz, Ben White, Martinelli, William Saliba, Saka, Jurrien Timber
Subs: Neto, Trossard, Jorginho, Zinchenko, Merino, Jesus, Jakub Kiwior, Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly
Executioner1
252
Chelsea have all it takes to be great and returns trophy winning ways like in the past. The players are there with consistently discipline commitments and visionary manager. Chelsea will rise again. I love Chelsea and l will forever supporting the club forever. Up Chelsea for life.
Izuochudo
200
Saka trying to dribble Cucurella
Peaceking1234
164
Congratulations on Pedro Neto for getting his first PL Goal for Chelsea🔵👏 but you can see the difference when he plays RW over LW though🤔💯
Peaceking1234
141
Enzo Fernandes now has 5 Assists overall for Chelsea this season more than his two previous seasons👏, SHOULDN'T BE BENCHED AGAIN 💯✔
frankie777
101
As Chelsea fans, we have no interest in a pointless rivalry with Arsenal. Our focus is on competing with European champions. A team recognized primarily within England for their FA Cup, Carabao Cup, and Premier League achievements should show respect to those who have proven themselves on the global stage. Chelsea stands tall as two-time Champions League winners.
Wakkufazire
93
welcome back our captain we've been missing you
Depekstyz
93
thanks buddy, this guy will be monster after this season
storyteller
79
He thinks he's Mbappe
GobindaRanaXettri
75
ARTETA FALLS ON THE FLOOR AFTER ARSENAL SQUANDER THAT LAST MINUTE CHANCE 🤯
frankie777
70
3rd in the league after playing city, Liverpool, United and Arsenal. Last season we were 9th. This is progress!
Peaceking1234
69
I think next game Pedro Neto should be played as a RW because he's much better there 💯 but congratulations on his first PL Goal ⚽👏
GodfreyMutei
53
Chelsea has already played Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester united, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Arsenal and still 3rd position! Chelsea this season is better
blackmoon
40
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Jimmy-Carter
39
Palmer was everywhere tonight 😁😁
Aplhanitro618
36
MY BELOVED CHELSEA BROTHERS WHAT A MATCH 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 1k likes for screamer 😱 goal from Neto We have come a long way to see this moment happen
Unfazedkazmed
34
Guess the imposter without European trophy 😆😆🤌🏾
dougiefresh
9
Bukayo Saka had either scored or assisted in his last three PL games at Stamford Bridge. But today he was pocketed by Marc Cucurella, who wasn't dribbled past once . 💪 WHAT A DEFENSIVE MASTERCLASS BY CUCU
MrDifferent
8
Takeaways from today’s game: 1. Madueke should be benched. 2. Neto is an exceptional player and should replace Madueke on the wing. 3. Nkunku and Felix deserve more playing time. 4. Colwill is making more errors in passes. 5. Chelsea urgently needs an elite ball-playing goalkeeper. 6. Caicedo’s performance in the middle field reminded me of Ngolo Kante.
exodus30
7
celebrate a draw against Arsenal on your own stadium is small teams mentality
GobindaRanaXettri
8
The points are shared from a thriller at Stamford Bridge 🤝
chris_lamboo
7
In as much Palmer is our best playmaker, he should not be made indispensable in this team. From 75 minutes, he became ineffective, making wrong passes and was lazy. I expected the coach to sub him for Felix. We ve all also seen that Enzo brings fluidity in that our team. Lastly, our players most times loose concentration in the middle of play. Nice game Neto, Cucu and Caicedo. Unto the next one guys
john8080
7
We are done with strong opponents... now on we will collect many points
sodadelmu
7
Enzo Maresca is a good Coach BUT a coward. You can't keep Nkunku and Felix on the bench when the attackers on the field aren't performing
Kingkahweka5
7
He might not be the best but I truly love him
OMABAFEARLESS
7
let appreciate the saviour 💞💙