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Mikel Merino scored a second-half header to earn us a point away to Chelsea on Sunday. The Spaniard headed in from Bukayo Saka's cross, after Trevoh Chalobah had put Chelsea ahead just after half-time. Moises Caicedo had earlier been sent off for the hosts, and there were also seven yellow cards in an intense derby at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal let a golden opportunity slip through their fingers at Stamford Bridge as 10-man Chelsea deservedly claim a point from a 1-1 Premier League draw.
Arsenal failed to produce a winner against 10-man Chelsea, who picked up a notable 1-1 draw with the Premier League leaders at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Catch all the highlights from the Premier League 2025-26 match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
Makeshift striker Mikel Merino scores a crucial equaliser against 10-man Chelsea as Arsenal move five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
LONDON — The Chelsea vs Arsenal player ratings were intriguing to dish out as a wild and fiery London derby between title contenders played out at Stamford Bridge, and ended even. Moises Caicedo was sent off in the first half but 10-man Chelsea took the lead early in the second when Trevoh Chalobah headed home.
Arsenal face Brentford at the Emirates Stadium with a chance to return to winning form following the draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. After Manchester City closed the gap to two points following the enthralling 5-4 victory at Fulham, the pressure is somewhat on the Gunners to win.
Arsenal moved up to second in the WSL table after beating Everton 3-1 at Goodison Park. Both sides exchanged three goals in a hectic four-minute spell, with Katie McCabe, Honoka Hayashi and Alessia Russo trading blows before Olivia Smith's late volley sealed the three points for Renee Slegers' side.