Chelsea didn’t register a third-straight Premier League win on Saturday as they surrendered a two-goal benefit in opposition to Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues made a fast begin off the blocks in opposition to the Gunners they usually created plenty of probabilities earlier than opening the scoring by the penalty spot. Cole Palmer transformed his spot kick for the second successive sport. Mykhailo Mudryk made it 2-0 in Chelsea’s favour shortly after the half-time interval.
The Ukrainian’s tried cross discovered its manner into the again of the online. Regardless of the helpful lead, Chelsea couldn’t maintain on for the victory. A poor go from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez allowed Declan Rice to transform into an empty web within the 77th minute. This was the Gunners’ first shot on track in the whole sport.
Leandro Trossard quickly equalised for the guests. Bukayo Saka managed to get the higher of Marc Cucurella earlier than delivering a high quality cross on the far publish for the Belgian to seek out the online. Chelsea followers will likely be upset with the draw, however there have been loads of positives to hold ahead together with the efficiency of Palmer.
The 21-year-old continues to be comparatively inexperienced within the Premier League, however he already seems to be a superb signing for the £40 million payment paid. Aside from his purpose, Palmer was exact together with his distribution and he had a go success price of 96%. General, he had 4 makes an attempt on purpose and missed one wonderful likelihood. He misplaced possession solely 4 occasions.
Chelsea couldn’t recover from the road regardless of their commanding place in opposition to Arsenal. They’d a few lapses in focus in direction of the tip which Mikel Arteta’s facet capitalised. Nonetheless, progress is being made below supervisor Mauricio Pochettino and the membership have moved into tenth within the desk after the stalemate.
They had been good in opposition to among the finest groups from final season and can face related challenges quickly with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester Metropolis to sort out earlier than the November worldwide break. After yesterday’s exhibiting, the membership’s devoted will likely be optimistic that the Blues can safe constructive leads to these fixtures.
