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- OLIVER HOLT: That’s it for The Choke. Arsenal’s resurgence humiliated Chelsea
- Arsenal moved three points ahead in the title race by crushing Chelsea at home.
- Prejudice and bias are dangerous claims made by these clubs. Liverpool, Arsenal and now Forest. It’s embarrassing – Listen to the everything is beginning podcast
Kai Havertz scored twice against his former club as Arsenal strengthened their hold on top spot in the Premier League by denting Chelsea’s European aspirations with a resounding 5-0 victory.
Gunners striker Havertz, who made a £65million move from Stamford Bridge last summer, scored two of four second-half goals on an extraordinary night at a jubilant Emirates Stadium.
Defender Ben White also bagged a brace for Mikel Arteta’s title-chasing side, adding to Leandro Trossard’s opener, as the Blues’ recent resurgence faltered embarrassingly in the absence of key man Cole Palmer.
The victory put Arsenal three points ahead of second-placed Liverpool, who have now played a game more, while defending champions Manchester City are four points behind with two games in hand.
Mail Sport’s Issan Khan highlights some of the things you may have missed.
Leandro Trossard continued his scoring streak in Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Chelsea
Trossard keeps Arsenal in the fight for the title
Leandro Trossard’s magic in front of goal continues.
Before this match, the Belgian attacker was averaging a goal every 136 minutes for Arsenal in all competitions this season.
His shot conversion rate was also 24 per cent, the best in the Gunners team.
On Tuesday night he was back on the scoreboard. That area on the left side of the box was constantly peppered as he came in from wide positions to cause problems for the Chelsea defense which they struggled to deal with.
Trossard’s goals (he now has 10 in the Premier League) are helping to keep the Gunners in the title race.
Full house for the London derby
The match was not sold out by lunchtime on Tuesday, and the Emirates would have empty sections.
This was partly because the match was initially scheduled for March 16.
With many tickets available, Arsenal opened sales to members of all levels. The change worked as the stadium was full.
Defender Takehiro Tomiyasu returned to the Premier League against Chelsea
Takehiro Tomiyasu started for Arsenal after missing the Wolves game.
It’s good timing, with Jurrien Timber close to returning from an ACL injury.
Once fully fit, the left-back position will be extremely competitive at Arsenal.
Following Nottingham Forest’s VAR outburst (Stuart Attwell was accused of being a Luton fan after their 2-0 defeat to Everton), the issue of who supports who is an attractive one.
Peter Bankes, VAR for this match, has not publicly revealed who he supports. But interestingly, he doesn’t referee matches between Everton or Liverpool…
Chelsea’s taunts fail
Chelsea fans were initially happy with the Gunners’ exit from Europe to Bayern Munich last week. They brought inflatable Champions League trophies and a banner reading ‘We love Tuchel’, a nod to former boss Thomas Tuchel, now at Bayern. However, Arsenal had the last laugh.
Gunners replace crest with cannon
Arsenal will have their iconic cannon symbol on all their shirts from next season
It has been confirmed that Arsenal will have their iconic cannon symbol on their shirts from next season, instead of the club crest.
They have already worn the emblem on their black 2022-23 away kit and this year’s green third jersey.
The move is intended to reflect the history of the north London club, and the cannon is a reference to the military influence in Woolwich.
The last time an Arsenal home shirt used the symbol instead of the club crest was in the 1989-90 season.
