Defending Chelsea doesn’t even make it to district playoffs! Blues fall to Arsenal after disastrous performance

Chelsea failed to win the London derby at Arsenal (3-1) and extended their winless streak to nine games. Arsenal, on the other hand, are back at the top of the table, with second-placed Manchester two points behind and two games to spare.

The uncertainty was felt from Chelsea from the opening minutes, César Azpilicueta offered a great chance to Granit Xhaka, who fouled Kepa Arrizabalaga. Ten minutes later, Bukayo Saka was still shooting, his header slightly over.

Three minutes later, the Gunners were already celebrating, a volley from the edge of the area sent the ball against the crossbar and into the net by Martin Odegaard. It wasn’t until the 25th minute that the visitors responded, but Ben Chilwell’s attempt was saved by Aaron Ramsdale with a great save.

Odegaard was again successful at the other end. Again following a Granit Xhaka pass, this time he headed towards the right post. And three minutes later, it seemed to be done when Gabriel Jesus took advantage of the total chaos in the Blues’ penalty area.

In the Canal+ Sport half-time studio, a trio of experts addressed Chelsea’s misery more than the Gunners’ dominance. “This was not a performance worthy of the Premier League,” said former Sparta youth player Karel Tvaroh.

Commentator Jaromir Bosak pointed out that Chelsea have only a nine-point lead on the relegation zone. “Chelsea can be happy to have picked up some points. The way they defended the third goal, it was not even for the district championship.”

Not much changed after the change of sides. Arsenal were active and went for the final insurance. Chelsea first saved from Kepa, then on the goal line Thiago Silva, when he dug out Gabriel Magalhaes’ header.

In the 64th minute, the Blues reduced the arrears through Noni Madueke, but it didn’t change the complexion of the game. The Gunners controlled the last third of the game and Chelsea showed no desire to win. They remain 12th in the table, with Arsenal first.

Source: Canal+ Sport