"The second half was completely different. Mikel Arteta would have expected Arsenal to start the second half like they started the match but they didn't do it. That would be the worrying thing for me, that Arsenal didn't have an answer when it got a little bit pressurised. Even when Chelsea had ten men, Arsenal didn't control the ball."
"The midfield was poor, Declan Rice just ran out of steam, it was probably Martin Zubimendi's worst game in an Arsenal jersey. That would be the biggest concern for Mikel Arteta. They have to go to Man City with these kinds of performances."
Arsenal secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Chelsea to preserve their five-point lead in the Premier League title race following Manchester City's win over Leeds. William Saliba's early goal was cancelled out by a Piero Hincapie own goal, but Jurrien Timber's 65th-minute set-piece winner proved decisive, with Chelsea's Pedro Neto subsequently sent off. However, Liverpool legend Steve Nicol expressed concern about Arsenal's second-half performance, noting they lacked attacking threat beyond set-plays and failed to control possession even when Chelsea played with ten men. Midfield issues, particularly Declan Rice's fatigue and Martin Zubimendi's poor display, compounded Arsenal's struggles during the match.
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