Arsenal host Chelsea in a midweek London derby in the Premier League tonight. Arsenal have a chance to move four points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League table, but the Blues and Mauricio Pochettino will be out to deny the hosts and deal a blow in the title race.
Chelsea have won the Premier League five times since Arsenal last won the title 20 years ago, but Mikel Arteta's side are set to finish above the Blues for the second year in a row and could add further disappointment to their difficult season with victory tonight. Chelsea were beaten in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday, despite being the better team to Manchester City, as missed opportunities cost Pochettino's side once again.
The visitors are without star striker and Premier League top scorer Cole Palmer tonight due to illness, as Arsenal look to build on Saturday's win over Wolves. Arteta's side were facing the prospect of another late-season slump following back-to-back defeats to Aston Villa and Bayern Munich, and tonight is a must-win for Arsenal as they look to put pressure on defending champions Manchester City.
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Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea
54 min: Chelsea have a long way to go to get back into this game now. Arsenal tend to run away from games when they feel comfortable and confident, and that was certainly the case this evening.
At the moment, Arsenal has a three-point lead at the top.
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 at 21:12
Goal! Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea (white, 52')⚽️
Minute 52: Arsenal takes a corner kick and passes it to Declan Rice on the edge of the penalty area. He shoots but his attempt deflects into Ben White's path.
White touches the ball and shoots the ball into the far bottom corner. Arsenal doubles their lead.
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 at 21:09
Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
51 minutes: Opportunity! Ben White has the ball on the right side of the penalty area and returns it to Martin Odegaard. He plays a blind reverse pass into the penalty area as Kai Havertz breaks through the defense and shoots.
It goes across goal but Petrovic drops low and turns the ball back for a corner kick.
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 at 21:08
Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
49 min: Save! Rice catches Gallagher and pushes the ball to Odegaard. He then brought Rice into the penalty area and the midfielder scored a goal from the right side of the penalty area.
The ball was directed to Petrovic, who fell to the ground and kicked it away!
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 at 21:06
Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
48th minute: Gallagher takes a free kick into the box for Chelsea but Declan Rice is on hand after nodding in. Chelsea are already looking more positive and confident on the ball.
This could be a great second half if the Blues turn it on.
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 at 21:04
the other half! Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
Arsenal resumes the match. Mikel Arteta will be hoping his side can improve their goal difference as they look to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 at 21:03
Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
There were 18 total shots during the first 45 minutes. 13 came from Arsenal and five from Chelsea. The Blues had no goal or goal while managing only three goals.
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 at 20:58
Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
Chelsea have selected a starting lineup with an average age of under 24 for the seventh time in the Premier League this season, with only Leeds United in 1999-2000 having more in a single season (10).
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 at 20:54
Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
Only a goal from Leandro Trossard separated the two sides in the first half. Is there a way back to the Chelsea game?
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 at 20:50
Half the time! Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
Minute 45+1: A few warnings from the referee. Mark Cucurella and Alfie Gilchrist are put in the book and Mikel Arteta appears in yellow to express his displeasure from the sidelines.
Then the whistle blows for the end of the first half. Arsenal leads.
Mike JonesApril 23, 2024 at 20:46
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