Chelsea and Arsenal draw 2-2 in London’s derby at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea and Arsenal drew 2-2 at Stamford Bridge as Mikel Arteta’s side came back from 2 goals behind to remain undefeated since the beginning of the new campaign. The Blues are undefeated in their last 3 games in the league, as they won 7 points in them.

Chelsea had a 1-0 lead after the 1^st half as the Blues received a penalty in the 15^th minute after William Saliba played with his ball in the penalty area and after official Chris Kavanagh watched what happened on the VAR monitor, decided to give the penalty. Cole Palmer converted it to make it 1-0 for the home side.

76’—Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal
84’—Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal

DAMN 🍿 pic.twitter.com/7ATd7B9ukH

— B/R Football (@brfootball) October 21, 2023

At the beginning of the 2^nd half, Mykhailo Mudryk scored a phenomenal goal that was intended as an assist but ended up in the Gunners’ net.

However, Arsenal got back in the game when Declan Rice netted in the 77^th minute as he received the ball from Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and scored it in the empty net.

In the 84^th minute, Leandro Trossard scored after a phenomenal pass from Bukayo Saka to make it 2-2. The referee gave 7 additional minutes, but neither side took any risks, and that’s how the clash ended.

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Arsenal maintain their unbeaten start to the season 🔴#CHEARS pic.twitter.com/YSKeYYOlvC

— Premier League (@premierleague) October 21, 2023

Arsenal is in 2^nd place with 21 points after 9 matches, while Chelsea is in 9^th place with 12 points after 9 games.

Arsenal’s substitutes have provided five goals and three assists in their nine Premier League matches this season.

Only Newcastle and Brighton have seen more goal involvements from their substitutes in the Premier League this season (both 9).#CHEARS pic.twitter.com/UIcdfbPdAR

— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) October 21, 2023