Ranking The 5 best Arsenal players against Chelsea

Premier League top four contenders Arsenal snapped their three-game losing streak with a stupendous 4-2 away win against Chelsea on Wednesday night (20 April).

In an action-packed London derby, Mikel Arteta’s side scored two goals apiece on both sides of half-time to secure a crucial win at Stamford Bridge. While Eddie Nketiah scored a well-used brace, Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka each scored a goal to get the Gunners’ campaign back on track.

Considering Arsenal have lost their last three Premier League outings to Crystal Palace, Southampton and Brighton & Hove Albion, hosts Chelsea started as heavy favourites. The Blues’ confidence, however, took a hit after just 13 minutes when Nketiah coolly found the back of Edouard Mendy’s net following a sloppy back pass from Andreas Christensen.

Interestingly, the Gunners’ hero lost possession to Ruben Loftus-Cheek just four minutes later, presenting Thomas Tuchel’s side with the perfect opportunity to level the score. Timo Werner sent a shot into Aaron Ramsdale’s goal, which deflected off Ben White and went in, almost in slow motion.

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Arsenal PL record against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge from 2004/05 to 2018/19: 15 games ▪️ 2 wins 10 lossesArsenal PL record against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge under Mikel Arteta: 3 games ▪️ 2 wins 0 losses Has the formula. 🧪 https://t.co/s69fmXOTkO

–In the 27th minute, Martin Odegaard and Emile Smith Rowe combined to restore the North London side’s lead. The visitors’ valiant effort was again foiled by the hosts, with César Azpilicueta appearing with the equalizer five minutes later. Arteta’s side created a couple of more decent chances before the half-time whistle, but their finishing was not up to par.Twelve minutes into the second half, Nketiah scored his second goal of the night, benefiting from poor defense from Malang Sarr and converting from close range. After taking the lead for the third time in the match, Arsenal focused on keeping things tight at the back, making it difficult for Chelsea to deflect their shots.In the end, frustration got the better of the hosts when veteran defender Cesar Azpilicueta gifted Saka an unnecessary penalty. The Englishman scored it easily in the second minute of injury time to finish off the night’s score.The 4-2 victory at Stamford Bridge leaves Arsenal in fifth place, level on points with fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, who boast a better goal difference.Here are five Arsenal players who ensured a timely return to form for the top four contenders:# 5 Martín Odegaard

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The Norway international didn’t see much of the ball last night, but whenever he did he was urgent and decisive. He effortlessly linked up with Saka to assist Smith Rowe’s goal in the first half, he deftly struck the ball and even made some much-needed tackles.

The 23-year-old also played three key passes, won four duels and attempted three tackles, winning over visiting fans in the process.