Arsenal remain top of the Premier League table but couldn't claim all three points in their London derby against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Mikel Merino of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Myles Lewis-Skelly
Mikel Merino of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Myles Lewis-Skelly
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Arsenal had Mikel Merino to thank for their share of the spoils at Chelsea, but the Premier League leaders couldn't claim all three points against the stubborn 10-man Blues.
Moises Caicedo was sent off after 36 minutes for a terrible studs-up challenge on Merino, and at that point Chelsea might have folded, just as previously this season when going a player down before half-time. This time they stood up manfully, refusing to be beaten and unceremoniously dumped out of this season's title race.
Trevoh Chalobah headed the 10 men into the lead shortly after half-time, and although Spain international Merino levelled for the Gunners before the hour mark, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca could take away plenty of encouragement from the way his team refused to lie down before the leaders.
Here are the Arsenal player ratings from the encounter at Stamford Bridge....