"Arsenal went five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a battling display against the 10 men of Chelsea. The Gunners were not at their best against a much-improved Chelsea but still left with a point that strengthens their position at the top of the table. In a fiery first half, Arsenal had four men booked and Blues midfielder Moises Caicedo was shown a straight red card for a high challenge on Mikel Merino which was upgraded from an original yellow."
"The 10 men then took the lead with a goal out of the Arsenal handbook as Trevoh Chalobah flicked on Reece James' excellent near-post corner and the ball drifted in at the far post. But the leaders fought back and after Bukayo Saka turned Marc Cucurella inside out and crossed, stand-in forward Merino buried a header. Merino has now scored 10 Premier League goals, seven of which have been headed."
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Chelsea despite playing against ten men after Moises Caicedo received a straight red card upgraded from yellow for a high challenge on Mikel Merino. Chelsea took the lead with Trevoh Chalobah flicking on Reece James' near-post corner, but Mikel Merino equalised with a headed goal after Bukayo Saka's dribble and cross. Merino now has 10 Premier League goals, seven by header. Arsenal had key players Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres on the bench and later introduced Gyokeres. Both teams had limited chances; Chelsea had 11 shots to Arsenal's eight.
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