The situation ahead of the game against Chelsea was anything but promising for Arsenal. The Gunners came from three straight losses. The opponents were Crystal Palace, Brighton and Southampton – all ranked in the second half of the table. Suddenly the targeted Champions League places were in danger.
But on Wednesday night Arsenal are back with an important 4-2 win over the Blues. The win sees Mikel Arteta’s side back level on points with fourth-placed Tottenham, while Chelsea have failed to extend their lead over Spurs.
Xhaka as a key figure
It’s a lively game at Stamford Bridge. Fast paced, physical and highly exciting. All the ingredients that belong to English football. Only the backdrop didn’t live up to what makes a top game. For the first time, the Blues stadium is only filled with season ticket holders and guest fans.
Granit Xhaka plays a key role in this game. He still plays an unfortunate role in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw. The Nati captain deflects a shot from Werner decisively into his own goal. But only a few minutes he trumps big.
Xhaka frees himself under pressure from his own penalty area. He steals the ball from Lukaku, tunnels Marcos Alonso and then initiates the counterattack. The ball then comes forward via Saka and Ödegaard. In front of the penalty area, the Norwegian puts on for Smith Rowe, who makes it 2-1, which is well worth seeing.
Gifts from Chelsea
Arsenal get a lot of help with the other three goals that evening. Edward Nketiah is invited twice by the Chelsea defense. And in injury time, Azpilicueta holds the jersey of Saka, who falls in the penalty area – penalty.
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen had to listen to heavy criticism after the game. The Dane, who will probably leave the club for Barcelona in the summer, initiates the Gunners’ early lead with a back pass that is far too short. Thomas Tuchel takes him off the pitch at the break. However, according to the Chelsea coach, an injury is the reason for the swap. The tenor is still harsh on Christensen on Twitter. “Send him to Barça”, “Christensen even makes Maguire look good” and “redeems Christensen” it says on Twitter. (cef)
Results of Europe’s top leagues (April 19-21)
DFB Cup semi-final
On Tuesday
Hamburger SV (Muheim ab 82.) – SC Freiburg 1:3
On Wednesday
RB Leipzig – Union Berlin 2: 1
Premier League
On Tuesday
Liverpool – Manchester United 4:0
On Wednesday
Chelsea – Arsenal (mit Xhaka) 2:4
Newcastle (mit Schär) – Crystal Palace 1:0
Everton – Leicester 1:1
Manchester City – Brighton 3:0
On Thursday
20.45 Burnley – Southampton
LaLiga
On Tuesday
RCD Mallorca – Alaves Vitoria 2: 1
Betis Sevilla – Elche 0:1
Villarreal – FC Valencia (with Generous/ Yellow in 9.) 2:0
On Wednesday
Atletico Madrid – Granada 0:0
Celta Vigo – Getafe 0:2
Osasuna – Real Madrid 1: 3
On Thursday
19.00 Espanyol Barcelona – Lightning Vallecano
19.00 Levante – FC Sevilla
20.00 Cadiz CF – Athletic Bilbao
21.30 RS San Sebastian – FC Barcelona
Coppa Italia / Second Legs
On Tuesday
Inter Milan – AC Milan 3-0 (first leg 0-0)
On Wednesday
Juventus 2-0 Fiorentina (1-0 first leg)
A league
On Wednesday
Udinese – Salernitana 0: 1
DFB Cup semi-final
On Tuesday
Hamburger SV (Muheim ab 82.) – SC Freiburg 1:3
On Wednesday
RB Leipzig – Union Berlin 2: 1
Premier League
On Tuesday
Liverpool – Manchester United 4:0
On Wednesday
Chelsea – Arsenal (mit Xhaka) 2:4
Newcastle (mit Schär) – Crystal Palace 1:0
Everton – Leicester 1:1
Manchester City – Brighton 3:0
On Thursday
20.45 Burnley – Southampton
LaLiga
On Tuesday
RCD Mallorca – Alaves Vitoria 2: 1
Betis Sevilla – Elche 0:1
Villarreal – FC Valencia (with Generous/ Yellow in 9.) 2:0
On Wednesday
Atletico Madrid – Granada 0:0
Celta Vigo – Getafe 0:2
Osasuna – Real Madrid 1: 3
On Thursday
19.00 Espanyol Barcelona – Lightning Vallecano
19.00 Levante – FC Sevilla
20.00 Cadiz CF – Athletic Bilbao
21.30 RS San Sebastian – FC Barcelona
Coppa Italia / Second Legs
On Tuesday
Inter Milan – AC Milan 3-0 (first leg 0-0)
On Wednesday
Juventus 2-0 Fiorentina (1-0 first leg)
A league
On Wednesday
Udinese – Salernitana 0: 1
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