Goal

List of goalscorers

P. Aubameyang
13'
1 - 0
1 - 1
83'
Jorginho
1 - 2
87'
Tammy Abraham
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End of match

End of match

  • 97'
    FT: Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea. Mikel Arteta's first game at home ends with a disappointing defeat after leading the way up until the 83rd minute. Aumabeyang's opener put the Gunners ahead after a great first half from the hosts, but Lampard's men responded well after a few tactical changes - most notably Jorginho.
  • 94'
    Frustration is starting to reign now in both teams. Arsenal not managing to keep any possession.
  • 93'
    Abraham goes for a third goal as he latches on to a loose ball and drives to the edge of the box, only to smash his effort over the bar.
  • 92'
    Chelsea try to kill time in the corner following the free-kick, but the Gunners manage to work it out to move up field following a foul by Hudson-Odoi.
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  • 91'
    Maitland-Niles brings down Hudson-Odoi and goes into the book for his challenge.
  • 90'
    Seven minutes of added time after frequent stops.
  • 87'
    Stunning comeback from Chelsea as Abraham scores in the counter-attack! An Arsenal attack peters out and Abraham carries the ball forward with pace. He offloads to Willian in space down the right inside channel and the Brazilian cuts it back to his team-mate in the middle. Abraham turns Mustafi and holds his composure to fire a low strike through the legs of Leno into the net.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Chelsea en el 87'
  • 87'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLL!!!!!
Substitution

Substitution

at Arsenal
  • 86'
    Pepe comes on for the closing stages to replace Nelson.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Chelsea en el 83'
  • 83'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!!
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  • 77'
    Jorginho commits a foul in the middle of the park to pull back Guendouzi. Arsenal appeal to the referee to give the midfielder his second booking and a red card. Lacazette vents his frustration at the official for not doing it and is himself booked.
Substitution

Substitution

at Arsenal
  • 76'
    Ozil is replaced by Arsenal in the host's midfield.
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  • 73'
    Torreira pulls back Mount after losing possession and goes into the book. It's getting nervy...
  • 69'
    Kovacic is replaced by Callum Hodson-Odoi for Chelsea.
  • 64'
    Chelsea have been much better this half but they are yet to create a real, clear opening on goal. Kovacic attempts the spectacular with an attempt overhead kick from the best part of 20 yards, but it's well wide off target.
  • 60'
    Both players back on now as we resume play.
Substitution

Substitution

at Chelsea
  • 59'
    Tomori is replaced on the right flank by youngster Lamptey while the two players are still receiving treatment.
  • 58'
    Kante floats a dangerous cross into the box that Rudiger challenges with Mustafi for, but the two players collide in the air, leaving both on the deck with head injuries. Leno then punches the ball out, but the referee stops play so the duo can receive treatment.
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  • 55'
    Jorginho pulls back Lacazette as the Frenchman runs down the left flank. The referee books his for the unnecessary challenge.
  • 54'
    Chelsea work the ball out from the back and Mount surges up the field to provide an offload to Willian, but the Brazilian takes his eye of the ball and lets it go out for a throw-in.
  • 51'
    Nelson has a dart down the right flank on the counter and tries to get the better of Zouma, but the defender holds firm to brush the winger off the ball.
  • 48'
    Wide! Willian lifts the ball into the box from a resulting free-kick, and Azpilicueta charges through with a header, which reaches Kante but he sends it wide off the post.
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  • 47'
    The match gets back underway with David Luiz bringing Willian down... And getting a yellow for it.
  • 46'
    Back underway! No changes for either side...
  • 45'
    HT: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea. It's A LOT better from the hosts this time around as they lead by one goal and have managed to possession almost the entire time. Meanwhile, it has not gone to plan for Frank Lampard today as he's not getting the expected bounce off after a loss to Southampton.
  • 45'
    The ball is exclusively in Chelsea's possession as half-time approaches but Arsenal are doing a fine job protecting their penalty area, with Chelsea barely breaking through.
  • 45'
    Five minutes of added time!
  • 43'
    Side-netting! Aubameyang latches on to an incisive pass from Ozil and breaks into the left inside channel. He goes for a strike from a tight angle, but can only fire his attempt into the side-netting.
  • 40'
    Chelsea are finally coming into the game now. Jorginho's addition is certainly making a difference.
  • 37'
    CHANCE! Willian's corner is headed into the path of Zouma at the back post by Azpilicueta. However, the defender loses his footing as he attempts to strike and misses his connection.
  • 36'
    Guendouzi loses out in his own half and he allows Chelsea to threaten. Abraham releases Willian down the right flank and the Brazilian wins a corner for the visitors. Abraham wants a penalty for a pull by Guendouzi, but the referee is not interested.
Substitution

Substitution

at Chelsea
  • 34'
    Lampard has seen enough and alters the shape of his team. Emerson is withdrawn for Jorginho, who immediately comes in with instructions. Azpilicueta will drop into left-back and Tomori out to right-back.
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  • 34'
    Yet ANOTHER yellow for Chelsea as Torreira is caught by Rudiger.
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  • 30'
    Kante follows Mount into the book for pulling back Torreira, who intercepted Ozil's great pass.
  • 28'
    Mason Mount is booked after stepping on Maintland-Niles' foot. Chelsea looking very uncomfortable...
  • 27'
    Chelsea apply pressure on Leno and it yields a mistake from the keeper as he plants his clearance straight out for a throw-in. Lampard will want to see more of that pressing from his team.
  • 25'
    CLOSE! Aubameyang releases Lacazette in to space down the left channel from where he looks to pick out Nelson int he box, but his cross is too close to Kepa and the Chelsea goalkeeper gathers to ease the pressure.
  • 22'
    Chambers limps off without the need for a stretcher – but his game is over. Mustafi replaces the Arsenal defender.
  • 20'
    Calum Chambers is in trouble. The Arsenal defender is not going to be able to carry on after landing awkwardly in a challenge with Abraham. Chambers requires treatment, which will allow Chelsea to think things through....
  • 18'
    These are Arsenal's best minutes this season by far. We don't know how quickly Arteta's impact will be felt, but this is clearly working out for him.
  • 17'
    Arsenal almost double their lead! Nelson does brilliantly down the right flank, bending a wonderful cross towards the back post, where Aubameyang nonchalantly lays a divine ball off for Lacazette. The striker dawdles ever so slightly and N’Golo Kanté is able to make life difficult.
  • 14'
    AUBAMEYANG HEADS ARSENAL IN FRONT!!! 1-0!!!! Aubameyang pounces from close range to put the Gunners into a deserved lead. Ozil's corner is flicked on by Chambers at the near post. Aubameyang is the first player to react as he gets ahead of Tomori before stooping to power a header past Kepa into the back of the net. A great start for Arteta.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Arsenal en el 13'
  • 13'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLL!!! AUBAMEYANG!!!!
  • 9'
    Kovacic releases Willian down the left flank on the edge of the box and Guendouzi dives in with a reckless challenge to concede a free-kick... He is booked, and will have to be careful now.
  • 9'
    SAVE! David Luiz lines up the strike and he connects with his effort, but it's straight at Kepa, who makes a comfortable save
  • 5'
    Bright start for Arsenal! David Luiz goes for an overhead kick in a spectacular attempt ... but it doesn’t come off for the Arsenal defender against his former club. The Brazilian tried to hook the ball goalwards from a corner under pressure from Rüdiger. It bobbles wide and Chelsea earn some early respite.
  • 3'
    It's a slow start in London where Arteta's men are trying to keep possession early on.
  • 1'
    And we're off!!!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    It's going to be an intense affair, as Chelsea are looking for some consistency, and Arsenal are desperate for something good to hold onto in a team that has considerable star power but no chemistry.
  • PRVW
    Some fun facts for you as the game gets underway... The last time Frank Lampard saw Mikel Arteta was on 13 September 2014, when the Spaniard was a stoppage time substitute for Arsenal, while the Englishman was making his long-awaited City debut, but was subbed after the first half! They barely crossed paths, but they now meet again as managers of two of the most recognised football teams on earth.
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    Meanwhile Lampard drops Callum Hudson-Odoi and Jorginho to the bench, with Kovacic and Mount recalled to action. The 19-year-old defender Tariq Lamptey makes the bench.
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    Granit Xhaka misses out through illness, 48 hours on from his agent saying that the midfielder is looking for a move to Hertha Berlin... Arteta makes two changes from the draw at Bournemouth on Boxing Day, with Guendouzi starting alongside Torreira in midfeild, while Calum Chambers is preferred to Sokratis.
  • PRVW
    Chelsea starting XI: Arrizabalaga; Rüdiger, Zouma, Tomori, Azpilicueta; Kanté, Kovacic; Emerson, Willian, Mount; Abraham.
  • PRVW
    Arsenal starting XI: Leno; Maitland-Niles, Chambers, David Luiz, Saka; Torreira, Guendouzi; Nelson, Özil, Aubameyang; Lacazette.
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    Teams are out! Let's take a look, shall we?
Info

Pre-match

29 December 2019, 15:00

Referee: Craig Pawson

Stadium: Emirates Stadium

  • PRVW
    Hello and welcome to our minute to minute coverage of this London Derby where Mikel Arteta will be hosting Frank Lampard's men in his first game in the Emirates Stadium!