2020/21
Matchweek 35
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MAN OF THE MATCH?

Smith Rowe secures rare Arsenal win at Chelsea

Emile Smith Rowe scored the only goal as Arsenal boosted their hopes of European qualification with their first Premier League win at Chelsea for 10 years.

Kai Havertz shot over for the hosts early on, before Smith Rowe capitalised on a Jorginho error on 16 minutes.

The midfielder's stray backpass was clawed off the goalline by Kepa Arrizabalaga, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang then pounced and cut back for Smith Rowe to finish.

Mason Mount had one shot blocked, and another saved by Bernd Leno, as Chelsea rallied.

After the break, Chelsea substitute Olivier Giroud shot wide while Arsenal's Hector Bellerin forced a save from Kepa.

The Blues nearly snatched a point in stoppage time as Kurt Zouma and Giroud both hit the crossbar in succession, but the Gunners held on.

A first PL double over Chelsea in 17 years lifts Arsenal to eighth on 55 points, one behind Tottenham Hotspur and two adrift of Liverpool.

Chelsea stay fourth on 64 points, six clear of fifth-placed West Ham United and seven above Liverpool, who both have matches in hand.

See: Chelsea report | Arsenal report

Next fixtures

Chelsea: 18 May v Leicester (H)
Arsenal: 19 May v Crystal Palace (A)

Match officials

Referee: Andre Marriner. Assistants: Scott Ledger, Simon Long. Fourth official: Lee Mason. VAR: Kevin Friend. Assistant VAR: Darren Cann.

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Match officials

Referee: Andre Marriner

Assistants: Scott Ledger, Simon Long

Fourth Official: Lee Mason

VAR: Kevin Friend

Assistant VAR: Darren Cann

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      Season So Far

      Chelsea
       
      Arsenal

      Top Player Stats

        Match Stats

        Chelsea
         
        Arsenal

        Head-to-Head

        Chelsea
        Total Wins
        20
        Home
        13
        Away
        7
        Arsenal
        Total Wins
        25
        Home
        15
        Away
        10

        Played

        63

        Draws 18

        Recent Meetings