"In what was a dramatic affair from Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, Chelsea and Arsenal played out a thrilling 1-1 stalemate in west London. A heavyweight showdown that tends to produce plenty of controversy, the game's big moment came just seven minutes before the half-time break as Moises Caicedo was shown a straight red card following a late challenge on Mikel Merino."
"However, despite causing the runaway leaders plenty of headaches, Arsenal drew things level 11 minutes later as Spanish international Merino got on the end of Bukayo Saka's cross and nodded past Robert Sanchez. Although both of the Premier League giants might have pushed for a dramatic winner late on, the points were eventually shared in what was a pulsating affair."
"While Arsenal might have eventually missed out on the opportunity to make a seismic Premier League title statement on Sunday afternoon, the Gunners did widen their buffer at the top of the top-flight standings. Although Arteta's men might have signed off the 2025/26 campaign without a single piece of silverware to show for their troubles as they were forced to settle for another silver medal finish among England's elite, Arsenal are rightfully installed as a landslide title contender this time around."
Chelsea and Arsenal played a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Moises Caicedo received a straight red card seven minutes before half-time for a late challenge on Mikel Merino. Chelsea, reduced to ten men, responded strongly and went ahead shortly after half-time when Trevoh Chalobah headed in. Arsenal levelled eleven minutes later as Merino met Bukayo Saka's cross and nodded past Robert Sanchez. Both sides pressured for a late winner but settled for a share of the points in a pulsating match. Arsenal leave the weekend five points clear at the top while Chelsea sit six points behind.
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