ARSENAL fought again within the second half to remain undefeated within the Premier League regardless of a beneath par efficiency in opposition to Chelsea.
The Gunners earned themselves a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge after trailing by two objectives within the forty eighth minute.
Substitute Leandro Trossard’s late equaliser saved Arsenal from tasting defeat within the league for the primary time this seasonCredit score: Getty
Chelsea threw away their two purpose benefitCredit score: Getty
Declan Rice capitalised on a Robert Sanchez howler to claw one again for Arsenal earlier than Leandro Trossard received on the top of a Bukayo Saka cross within the 84th minute to tie issues up.
It wasn’t a classic efficiency from Mikel Arteta’s aspect, however they are going to head again to North London happy that they took one thing away from the sport.
Right here’s how SunSport rated the Arsenal gamers’ performances:
DAVID RAYA – 5
Terribly positioned when he was caught out by Mudryk’s cross and really fortunate to get away with an terrible cross straight to Palmer.
No surprise the Arsenal followers have been singing for Aaron Ramsdale.
BEN WHITE – 6
Given the liberty of the correct wing by Chelsea however wasn’t in a position to capitalise on the time and house he had going ahead.
Gave the ball away within the build-up to Chelsea’s second purpose. Booked.
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David Raya had an evening to neglect in between the sticks for ArsenalCredit score: Getty
Mykhaylo Mudryk’s header hit the hand of William Saliba, leading to a penalty for ChelseaCredit score: Getty
WILLIAM SALIBA – 6
May don’t have any argument with the penalty resolution as his hand was in an unnaturally excessive place when he blocked Mudryk’s header.
This was as uncomfortable as he has appeared for a very long time.
GABRIEL MAGALHAES – 7
Tried to carry issues collectively on the again and was consistently trying to Arteta to ask what was happening. In all probability Arsenal’s finest participant, though that wasn’t saying loads.
OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO – 5
Angered Arteta when he conceded possession in his personal space within the first minute and struggled to deal with Sterling’s tempo and motion. No shock when he was hooked at half-time. Booked.
MARTIN ODEGAARD – 5
His radar was in all places and he in all probability gave the ball away extra on this match than he had all season.
JORGINHO – 5
Was supposed to present Arsenal extra midfield management in opposition to his former membership however commonly discovered himself outnumbered and struggled to impose himself on the sport.
DECLAN RICE – 6
Pushed so excessive up the pitch that he was nearly taking part in as a left winger at instances however Arsenal wanted extra from him in the midst of the pitch. Opportunist end to launch his workforce’s late fightback.
Declan Rice received his second purpose in an Arsenal shirt as he pulled one again for the GunnersCredit score: Reuters
BUKAYO SAKA – 6
Didn’t look 100% and being kicked from pillar to publish to Cucurella didn’t precisely assist his temper. However you may’t maintain man down and it was his cross which arrange Trossard for Arsenal’s late equaliser.
GABRIEL JESUS – 6
Ran himself into the bottom however was unable to impose himself bodily and by no means threatened the Chelsea purpose earlier than he was subbed off halfway by means of the second-half.
GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 5
Too simply rattled by Chelsea’s bodily method and struggled to comprise his feelings, which critically affected his resolution making.
SUBS:
TAKEHIRO TOMIYASU (for Zinchenko HT) – 6
Introduced extra defensive solidity down Arsenal’s left flank and was a threatening presence on dead-balls.
EMILE SMITH ROWE (for Jorginho 68 minutes) – 6
Chelsea have been in full management when he got here on and he introduced recent vitality.
EDDIE NKETIAH (for Jesus 68 minutes) – 6
Nearly conjured up an unlikely late winner when he received forward of Thiago Silva and hooked his shot simply vast. Booked.
Eddie Nketiah got here near snatching all three factors for ArsenalCredit score: Reuters
KAI HAVERTZ (for Odegaard 77 minutes) – 6
Helped to vary the momentum when it appeared for all of the world as if his former workforce have been heading for 3 factors.
LEANDRO TROSSARD (for Martinelli 77 minutes) – 7
Impressed late introduction as he ghosted in on the again publish to transform Arsenal’s equaliser.
Subs not used: Karl Hein, Thomas Partey, Jakub Kiwior, Reiss Nelson.