Overview
- Moises Caicedo was sent off in the 38th minute, leaving Chelsea a player down for more than half the match.
- Chelsea took the lead before Mikel Merino equalized with a header to secure a draw.
- Eberechi Eze had limited impact and was substituted after 72 minutes for Viktor Gyokeres, with pundits also describing Bukayo Saka as subdued.
- Chelsea’s aggressive, disruptive approach knocked Arsenal out of their rhythm despite the numerical advantage.
- Arsenal remain five points clear of Manchester City as Gary Lineker later questioned the red-card decision, arguing slow‑motion replays distorted the incident.