Thursday, March 5

At Stamford Bridge in London, Chelsea faces off against Arsenal.

Full Time

Chelsea 0-1 Arsenal

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90′ It’s ninety minutes played at the Bridge. Still Chelsea 0-1 Arsenal.

5+ mins added on

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85′ Callagher pulls down Tierney at the edge of the box to give away a dangerous free-kick to Arsenal who is looking at killing off the game with a second goal

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80′ VAR check over: no penalty.

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79′ VAR check for a potential penalty against Chelsea

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77′ Arsenal make their first substitution with Oleksandr Zinchenko coming off for Kieran Tierney

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74′ Martin Odegaard with a clear-cut chance sends his shot over the bar in what could have easily been the second goal for Arsenal in the game

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65′ Aubameyang will play no part any more in this game as he gets substituted by Alejandro Broja

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Chelsea failed to clear their line only for the ball to bounce to the feet of Gabriel who smashed into an open net.

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62’ Goallllllllll. Gabriel gives Arsenal the lead.

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59′ Trevor Chalobah picks up a yellow card for a nasty challenge on Jesus.

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55′ Both teams head to the touchline for a cooling break

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55′ Arsenal with a missed chance as a wonderful whipped cross is missed by Martinelli who was free in the box to head home

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53′ Chelsea with a free-kick in a dangerous area and standing over it to take it is Kai Havertz

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50′ Cesar Azpilicueta catches the feet of Martinelli who wriggles on the floor in pain

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45′ Second half underway at the Bridge

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Half Time Statistics

Shots on target: Chelsea 0; Arsenal 1
Shots off target: Chelsea 5; Arsenal 1
Blocked Shots: Chelsea 1; Arsenal 2
Possession (%): Chelsea 39; Arsenal 61
Corner Kicks: Chelsea 1; Arsenal 3
Fouls: Chelsea 10; Arsenal 7
Throw-ins: Chelsea 9; Arsenal 6
Yellow cards: Chelsea 1; Arsenal 1
Crosses: Chelsea 7; Arsenal 11
Counter-attacks: Chelsea 1; Arsenal o
Goalkeeper saves: Chelsea 0; Arsenal 1
Goal kicks: Chelsea 6; Arsenal 2

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HT Analysis

A cagey first half from both sides. The two teams are being cautious offensively and defensively.

Although Arsenal has had a few better chances to score, Chelsea has held their own in the first half.

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At 45+2′, Arsenal won a late corner, as they attempt to take the lead before halftime.

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It’s half-time. No goals yet.

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33′ Chelsea comes close to scoring but Havertz weak shot from inside the box is parried by Aaron Ramsdale in goal for Arsenal. Danger averted.

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31′ Chelsea win their first corner of the match

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28′ Gabriel Jesus almost connected to a cross from Martinelli to open the scoring for Arsenal.

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27′ Aubameyang picks up a yellow card with a reckless foul on Ben White. Arteta can be seen at the touchline furious at the tackle from the former Arsenal man

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17′ Martinelli has his first real opportunity of the game. He controlled a wonderful crossfield pass from Ben White but sends his shot high.

2′ Arsenal is looking threatening on the ball. They won themselves a throw-in and created their first chance at the game. Partey played it on to Gabriel – who sent it flying past the near post.

1′ We are underway at the Stamford Bridge

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