Arsenal Wins Over Chelsea In The London Derby
Arsenal managed to reclaim the top of the Premier League standings after the Gunners overthrew Chelsea in the London derby at Stamford Bridge Stadium, Sunday (6/11). Arsenal’s single goal was the creation of Bukayo Saka’s very accurate corner kick and Gabriel Megalhaes managed to use it into a goal.
Chelsea goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, was unable to prevent the goal from nesting in his net. This is an important goal that occurred in the 63rd minute. During the first half, both teams still drew 0-0 with few chances going on.
With this result, the Gunners Manager, Mikel Arteta has a sweet record, remaining unbeaten in all of Arsenal’s visits to Stamford Bridge. This match is also Arteta’s 150th game with the Gunners. Since Arteta took charge of Arsenal in December 2019, that winning streak has continued as his side won 1-0 at hosts Chelsea.
Arsenal could actually be ahead in the first half. During the first half there was at least a golden opportunity for Gabriel Jesus to score. Likewise, in the second half, Jesus created the opportunity but neither of them managed to score a goal. The Arsenal striker from Brazil has yet to score for his new club.
From the Chelsea camp, Graham Potter actually relies heavily on the figure of Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, a former Arsenal striker who now plays with Chelsea. But Aubameyang played not as expected by Chelsea fans who attended as many as 40,000 filled the Stamford Bridge Stadium.
Down by 1 goal, the home team continued to apply some pressure to the Arsenal penalty area. Meanwhile, time was running out in the pouring rain in the city of West London. Making the match even more interesting for the duel of the two teams from London. But Chelsea are very difficult to penetrate the last defense of the Gunners with their stronghold, Ben White, Gabriel and William Saliba.
Chelsea’s strikers have become dull. They are helpless in the Arsenal penalty box facing a strong fortress. Even this match is like an illustration and a fact of appearance with a 13-point difference between the two teams in the Premier League standings. Unlike Chelsea’s performance, Arsenal’s attackers continued to pass the ball through Granit Xhaka or Martin Odegaard.
While Thomas Partey helped the defense by maintaining the balance of the team’s transition. They support Arsenal’s attacking trio, Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus. Mikel Arteta’s formation in this match is 4-3-3 and some observers give the impression it is Pep Guardiola’s formation with City in last year’s win over Chelsea at the same place.
Even though as the visitors, Arsenal had a superior possession of the ball up to 56 percent with 14 shots and two shots on target. For Arsenal this match is very crucial to get full points. Given that only Arsenal’s victory could shift Manchester City from first position. The 3 point target for Mikel Arteta’s troops made them win again at the top of the standings with 34 points, 2 points ahead of Manchester City in second place.
Since the start of the season, Arteta has been coy about the chances of the Gunners winning the title this year. Although he won 11 matches in the Premier League. Including the peak when the 1-0 win over host Chelsea this weekend. Finally Arteta admitted with joy about the consistency of his team. Now he is also confidently chasing the Premier League title and is ready to compete with City.
Arsenal’s next fixture is to host Brighton on Wednesday for the Carabao Cup third round. The Gunners will then face Wolves on Saturday 12 November 2022 in the Premier League before the holiday in the framework of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Congratulations to the Gunners and Mikel Arteta. It turns out that Arsenal are still consistent on their path to reach the highest ladder of the Premier League.
It is interesting to observe how Arsenal wins over Chelsea in the London Derby. It must be a happy day for Arsenal fans. And Chelsea fans is hopeful for better comeback in the next upcoming matches.
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