Football: Arsenal Gunners' revolt in London derby
Arsenal players put out a big game to take down Chelsea.
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At worst in the league before this match, Arsenal has proven that he can straighten his head with convincing success against Chelsea, the first in the league since November 1.
It's a reprieve for trainer Mikel Arteta.
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If the Gunners only gain one place, to position themselves in 14th place, they take 6 points ahead of the red zone, while their neighbors in south London, slide to 6th place, 6 points behind Liverpool.
Forced to rejuvenate his team because Willian and David Luiz are in isolation as a precaution, despite negative Covid tests, just like the defender Gabriel, identified as a contact case and who will be absent for at least 10 days, Mikel Arteta can be satisfied with his succession.
Serious and diligent, but also very dynamic, against a too predictable Chelsea, Arsenal has also been very realistic.
The opening of the scoring came with a very "soft" penalty, as we say in English, obtained with malice by Kieran Tierney for an avoidable foul by James Reece.
Without qualms, Alexandre Lacazette transformed (1-0, 35th).
Just before half-time, Granit Xhaka added a magnificent full-top free kick (2-0, 44 '), before Bukayo Saka found the opposite top on a happy cross-shot (3-0, 56').
At the end of the match, Arsenal got a little scared, Tammy Abraham reducing the mark (3-1, 85th) before Jorginho missed a penalty, or rather Bernd Leno stopped him well on his left, at the very end of regulation time.
Chelsea's defeat is to the delight of Aston Villa who had earlier beaten Crystal Palace 3-0 while playing the entire second half at 10. Birmingham club grabbed 5th place on goal difference and n is only 3 points behind Leicester with two games short.
👔 Mikel Arteta on ...
👶 Our young Gunners
💪 The strength of the squad
🚀 Granit Xhaka's performance
Catch every word from the post-match press conference here!
👇 # ARSCHE
- Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 26, 2020
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