Arsenal’s six-match winning streak at home was brought to an end as Chelsea capitalised on an early red card to inflict a rare defeat at the Emirates.
Per Mertesacker was dismissed for denying Diego Costa a goalscoring opportunity in the 17th minute, and the Chelsea striker rubbed salt in Arsenal’s wounds by opening the scoring six minutes later.
Arsenal had held their own in a frenetic opening to the game, but the odds were stacked against them with 10 men. Try as they might the Gunners could not find a precious equaliser – despite the welcome return of Alexis.
Defeat to the defending champions leaves Arsène Wenger’s title hopefuls three points adrift of leaders Leicester City and level on points with Manchester City.
La 6 jornadas invictos del Arsenal llegaron a su final despues de caer en casa 0-1 con Chelsea que aprovecho la temprana expulsion de Per Mertesacker tras una falta contra Diego Costa a los 17 minutos, el mismo Costa se encargo de anotar el unico gol del partido 6 minutos mas tarde.
Arsenal lo intento de todas las formas, incluso, contando con el regreso del Chileno Alexis Sanchez, pero Chelsea hizo valer el hombre de mas y controlo el tramite del partido…para lograr 3 puntos de oro que les permite alejarse de la zona de descenso con 28 puntos y mas cerca de copas Europeas…
Mientras que la derrota de Arsenal deja a Leicester como unico lider con 47 puntos despues de 23 jornadas con 3 puntos de ventaja sobre sus escoltas Manchester City y Arsenal que tienen 44 puntos…
