Gunners Fail To Capitalize On Advantage
Arsenal dropped valuable points as they drew 1–1 against a ten-man Chelsea side at Stamford Bridge. Despite coming from behind, the Gunners could not secure all three points.
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Chelsea Strike First Against The Odds
Arsenal knew a Chelsea win would shrink the gap at the top to just three points. Even after Moisés Caicedo was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Merino, Chelsea still opened the scoring through Chalobah’s powerful header from a corner.
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Arsenal Equalize But Cannot Finish The Job
Despite their numerical advantage, the Gunners lacked the decisive edge. Merino’s close-range header levelled the match, giving Arsenal more than 30 minutes to chase the winner. Yet chances slipped away, and the score remained unchanged.
Walcott admitted the team missed a big opportunity, though he noted that “before the match, Arsenal might have accepted a draw.”
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Fatigue Shows As Arsenal Lose Sharpness
Walcott also pointed out signs of fatigue in Arsenal’s squad but insisted it cannot become an excuse. He emphasized that the result still keeps Chelsea in check, maintaining Arsenal’s position in the title race.
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Title Race Tightens After The Draw
Following the match, Chelsea remain six points behind league leaders Arsenal. Manchester City later defeated Leeds United, reducing the gap to just five points and positioning themselves as Arsenal’s closest challengers.
Chelsea captain Reece James expressed frustration at taking only one point but highlighted the team’s noticeable improvement.
Stamford Bridge Winless Run Continues For Chelsea
Chelsea have now gone winless at home against Arsenal since 2018, a streak that continues after this match. In the final moments, Arteta introduced Gyökeres, Ødegaard, and other attacking options, but Chelsea’s defensive discipline held firm.
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