The Gunners won against Chelsea and got three local points in the match that was played this Saturday for the 15th date. The goals of the game for the local were scored by Alexandre Lacazette (33 ′ 1T, penalty), Granit Xhaka (43 ′ 1T, free kick) and Bukayo Saka (10 ′ 2T). While the visitor goal was made by Tammy Abraham (40 ′ 2T).
A highlight of the game was Granit Xhaka’s goal in the 43rd minute of the first half. The midfielder executed a spectacular free kick from the middle distance and surpassed the rival barrier. The goalkeeper was unable to stop the shot, in what ended up being a great goal.
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho failed to discount after missing a penalty in the 90th minute of the second half.
The figure of the encounter was Granit Xhaka. The Arsenal midfielder stood out against Chelsea as he scored 1 goal, gave 36 correct passes and kicked twice on goal.
Another key player at the Emirates Stadium was Alexandre Lacazette. The Arsenal forward scored 1 goal, kicked twice on goal against Chelsea and gave 20 correct passes.
It was a game with many fouls and with numerous interruptions. There were 3 reprimands: Pablo Marí, Thiago Silva and Kieran Tierney.
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta set up a 4-3-3 formation on the field with Bernd Leno in goal; Héctor Bellerín, Rob Holding, Pablo Marí and Kieran Tierney on the defensive line; Mohamed Elneny, Granit Xhaka and Bukayo Saka in the middle; and Emile Smith Rowe, Gabriel Martinelli and Alexandre Lacazette in the attack.
For their part, those led by Frank Lampard were planted with a 4-3-3 strategy with Edouard Mendy under the three suits; Reece James, Kurt Zouma, Thiago Silva, Ben Chilwell on defense; Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kanté and Mason Mount in the half court; and Christian Pulisic, Tammy Abraham and Timo Werner up front.
The designated referee for the match was Michael Oliver.
Arsenal will visit Brighton and Hove on the next matchday, while Chelsea will host Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
The local is in fourteenth place with 17 points and 5 wins, while the visitor reached 25 units and is placed in sixth place in the tournament.
Source: DataFactory
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