""I felt my ankle go all the way, but luckily I have very mobile ankles and body," Merino told Sky Sports. "I wasn't concerned about my safety, but obviously I knew it was a horrible challenge and it was going to be a red card straightaway.""
""It's a London derby so it's always passionate. The red card tackle was harsh and a really tough one. What you expect in this league and what you expect in this ground, this is a grown up game and you've got to step up in this game.""
""No. Nothing.""
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Trevoh Chalobah opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 48th minute and Mikel Merino equalised in the second half. Moisés Caicedo received a red card in the 38th minute after a VAR review for a studs-on-ankle challenge on Merino. Merino required lengthy treatment but continued and described the challenge as horrible and clearly red-card worthy. Merino reported that Caicedo did not apologise. Referee Anthony Taylor issued seven yellow cards as the match remained physical. The draw left Arsenal five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table.
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