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It finished honours even as Chelsea and Arsenal drew 0-0 at Stamford Bridge earlier today. Most people expected the home side to steamroller their visitors and run out comfortable winners, but Arsene Wenger’s men put in a surprisingly solid display to leave Stamford Bridge with a point for the first time in six seasons. Let’s see how the players rated.
Chelsea
Courtois 7
Overall the busier of the two keepers. Some tidy saves and will be happy with his clean sheet.
Azpilicueta 7
Wellbeck caused him plenty of problems at times, but all in all a decent display from Chelsea’s Mr.Consistent.
David Luiz 4
Had played well up until his sending off. In times gone by he may well have escaped with a yellow, but the Brazilian should be well aware that flying into challenges as he did means Red these days, will be a big loss for Chelsea over the next three games.
Cahill 5
Looked really rusty at times and may well soon find his place in the starting XI coming under pressure from Christensen and Rudiger.
Moses 7
Full of energy down the right flank as usual, final ball let him down on occasion however.
Kanté 6
Finished strongly, but not for the first time this season nowhere near his brilliant best.
Fàbregas 6
A couple of sumptuous through balls early on, but his lack of mobility as part of a midfield two was a real issue for the home side.
Alonso 6
Failed to have his usual impact down the left flank, worked hard throughout however.
Willian 5
A bad day at the office for the Brazilian, failed to impose himself on the game.
Pedro 5
Missed a great chance after 20 minutes and was hooked at the break.
Morata 7
A good all-round display and won his battle with Mustafi, but never got the chance he craved.
Subs
Hazard 7
Went close with one effort from the edge of the box, the sooner Chelsea have him back fully fit the better.
Bakayoko 7
Brought real energy and dynamism after coming on at half-time, which allowed his side to regain parity in the middle of the park.
Christensen N/A
Not on long enough to rate.
Arsenal
Cech 7
Excellent. A commanding display by the ex-Chelsea man.
Koscielny 8 ( MOTM )
A captains performance. Apart from the Liverpool game, Arsenal generally look a much better team with him in the side.
Mustafi 5
Looked like the weak link in the Gunners defence, lost his personal duel with Morata.
Monreal 6
Still looks out of place as a centre-back, but no mistakes which is progress.
Bellerín 7
Just shaded his battle with fellow Spaniard Alonso, got in behind and crossed well on several occasions.
Kolasinac 7
Gave nothing away defensively and carried a real threat going forward.
Ramsey 8
Worked tirelessly in attack and defense, unlucky not to score with a scuffed effort in first-half.
Xhaka 7
Had a thunderous effort whistle just wide in the first-half, passed the ball well throughout.
Iwobi 7
Brought great energy to the no.10 role, which allowed his team to dominate the midfield in the first-half.
Welbeck 7
A workhorse. Causes teams so many problems through sheer determination and work-rate.
Lacazette 6
Missed a sitter in the first-half, but movement caused Chelsea plenty of problems.
Subs
Sanchez 6
Buzzed around a bit and tried to make something happen for his side, but couldn’t add that extra bit of quality Arsenal were crying out for.
Giroud 6
Came on with 15 minutes left as Arsenal chased a winner, but failed to make an impact, to be fair received no decent service.
Elneny
Not on long enough to rate.
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