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Arsenal and Chelsea played out an exciting 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Sunday, November 10. The result sees the Blues move up a place into third with 19 points, while the Gunners trail them in fourth only on goal difference, after 11 games apiece.
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Both Chelsea and Arsenal made strong starts to this London derby as they both looked to get on the scoresheet first. However, the hosts were a little too eager as they received two early bookings, with Levi Colwill and Pedro Neto getting in the referee's book. Two other players were booked in a rather uneventful first half but neither the Gunners nor Blues had a decent chance.
The only notable moment of the first period was Kai Havertz's goal in the 34th minute that was ruled out. Declan Rice found him and played him through from a quickly-taken free kick, but Havertz was marginally offside as spotted in the VAR check. With nearly equal splits in possession in the first half, both teams tried their best but were unable to break the deadlock.
Chelsea and Arsenal were tied goalless at the break.
The second half saw Arsenal show eagerness to grab the lead that had eluded them for so much of the first half. Gabriel Martinelli gave the Gunners just what they wanted with a cute finish at the near post to beat Robert Sanchez. Martin Odegaard released the Brazilian with a lovely lofted through pass towards the byline.
However, Chelsea were no pushovers and would not fall with ease on their own patch. Pedro Neto smashed in the leveler just 10 minutes after the Blues fell behind as he received a pass from Enzo Fernandez before smashing it low into the bottom-right corner. Despite multiple other attempts from both teams, neither was able to score again in the match.
Chelsea and Arsenal played out an interesting 1-1 draw, and on that note, let's take a look at the visitors' player ratings from this game.
Arsenal Player Ratings
David Raya - 7.5/10
Raya made two good saves for Arsenal in this match. He also made four runs out, five high claims and played six long balls.
Benjamin White - 7.5/10
White had a solid game at the back for the visitors. Despite being booked, he won five duels, making three interceptions, two clearances and two blocks. He also played one key pass.
William Saliba - 7/10
Saliba won three duels at the back, making two clearances and two tackles as well. He also played two key passes.
Gabriel Magalhaes - 7.5/10
Gabriel also won three duels in defence, making three clearances and two blocks. He also played one key pass.
Jurrien Timber - 6.5/10
Timber had a subpar game on the left flank for the Gunners and was also subbed off in the second half.
Martin Odegaard - 8/10
Arsenal's captain was also their best player in his first start in the Premier League since August. He played one assist, three other key passes and also won three duels.
Thomas Partey - 7/10
Partey did a good job of nullifying the threat posed by Cole Palmer. He passed the ball with 90% accuracy, winning three duels and making two clearances.
Declan Rice - 6.5/10
Rice played while nursing a broken toe and still did well despite being in discomfort. His race was run in the second half and Rice was replaced by Merino.
Bukayo Saka - 6.5/10
Saka had a below par game for Arsenal by his standards and was subbed off with a knock in the second period.
Kai Havertz - 6.5/10
Havertz appeared to have scored against Chelsea in the first half but saw the goal ruled out due to offside. He also won four duels and played one key pass.
Gabriel Martinelli - 7/10
Martinelli had a good game for Arsenal as he scored their go-ahead goal in the 60th minute. He also won three duels.
Substitutes
Leandro Trossard - 6.5/10
Trossard replaced Martinelli late on and missed a couple of good chances to score.
Mikel Merino - 6.5/10
Merino came on for Rice and missed some good chances to get on the scoresheet himself while the game was deadlocked at 1-1.
Gabriel Jesus - N/A
The Brazilian came on in place of Saka but played less than 10 minutes and hence does not warrant a rating.
