"Gritty Gunners" despite Red Card Came from behind Twice to Draw with a less-clinical Chelsea

All excitement as Arteta sought to revenge the last defeat against Lampard. Despite the expectant atmosphere, the first twenty mins not really eventful except for some brilliant moves that resulted into naught. Then, Mustafi happened to Arsenal. David trying to salvage situation committed a penalty and a red card.
And Chelsea led before the end of the first half.
The second portended nothing special. It was sterile Chelsea attack that couldnt improve the scoreline and A-man-down Arsenal that couldn't change game.
Then Kante fell. Martinelli was on a counter. And it was a solo run goal. It was 1-1.
Azipilcueta, later did tap in, it became 2-1. That lead and the jubilation never lasted as Bellerin also cut back to play a shot in with his left leg and it became a screaming 2-2.
Martinelli was the Ace for Arsenal. Mustafi made a blunder and was urged to keep fighting. Kante's blunder? He was immediately subbed off. Odoi still not an adult.Xhaka impressed with the unexpected solidity he displayed at the back. Arteta should get this one.
---toonday

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