00:05London Derby's, there are plenty of them in the Premier League, some mean more than others, this means more than
00:12most.
00:13Arsenal requiring ten more giant, confident strides to claim a first league title in 22 years
00:21and standing in the way of them, taking the first of those age-old capital rivals, Chelsea.
00:30And then suddenly there was a shout from David Raya, to say, I need to be part of this kick
00:35-off routine.
00:36And it was he who pumped the ball forward.
00:40Chalabar, show Pedro down to Rhys James, and now Pedro Neto.
00:50Palmer, come to cross it, a disappointing timber.
00:54Saka.
00:58Zubamendi.
01:05Neto.
01:06And there's Sarr.
01:08And that was a very clear opportunity for Mamadou Sarr.
01:16James.
01:19Fighting ball in.
01:20He's got such a fantastic shape to...
01:24The uncertainty that's creating in the rest of this Chelsea team, I expect will be huge.
01:28Palmer.
01:31Neto.
01:37In the end, Hamas.
01:43That's a difficult one.
01:45A little concerned about it.
02:04The timber.
02:09Reflection on that.
02:10And a corner.
02:16Saka with it.
02:19Gabriel.
02:21Touched in.
02:22And it pays off again.
02:26William Saliba with the knee slide.
02:30And all the acclaim.
02:32But so much of the credit to Saka for the delivery.
02:35To Gabriel for his regular involvement.
02:41Game, look at Gabriel here at the far post.
02:44The energy, the desire.
02:47Rhys James trying to track him.
02:50And Sarr there.
02:52Backing.
02:53Backing off.
02:55To try and mark.
02:57Timberg follows him.
02:58And it's Jao Pedro actually who's dropping off.
03:00And that determination from Gabriel to make that into a goal scoring opportunity.
03:07Fantastic strength.
03:09And great reflexes.
03:11And reactions from Saliba.
03:13Comes off the back of Sarr.
03:14But it will go down to Saliba as his goal.
03:17It was on target.
03:19And Arsenal in the driving seat.
03:22Saka.
03:27Declan Rice.
03:31His eyes must have lit up when he saw that.
03:43Well, Raya may want a word with Zubimendi.
03:48Took too long to make that pass Rhys James.
03:51He looked at Jao Pedro.
03:53Hesitated.
03:54And then.
03:54Closed the space.
03:58Leandro Chossard.
04:02Eze.
04:07That's another good interception by Caicedo.
04:10Palma.
04:12He goes away from a challenge with Rice.
04:21Chossard.
04:23He's engulfed by four opponents.
04:25And now it's one for Jokeres to pursue.
04:30And Saliba across to confront him.
04:36Eze.
04:37Eze.
04:37Saka.
04:38Timba.
04:40And Steele.
04:44VAR will take a further look at it as play continues to unfold.
04:49And no complaints from Jokeres and Chalibur.
04:52Here's Neto at the other end.
04:55And then Caffier comes across with a no-nonsense challenge.
04:59James.
05:02Cause a degree of near-post consternation.
05:04It's going to be another corner.
05:06James corner.
05:07Flicked off and in.
05:13Chelsea catch Arsenal out at their own game.
05:21Incaffier, I think, with the final touch.
05:25But Chelsea's skipper is the man to lead the celebrations,
05:27having taken the corner.
05:30And this ball in from Rhys James.
05:32Second corner in a couple of minutes.
05:36And it's into that near-post area.
05:38And it is Incaffier, I think, who's the first one to get a touch on it.
05:42And diverts it into his own goal.
05:44The number five for Arsenal there.
05:46Just trying to get something on that.
05:48And inadvertently.
05:50Directs it towards that far corner.
05:53On this occasion, Raya.
05:54Nothing but a spectator as it flies past him.
05:58Saka.
05:59Turned away from Hatter.
06:06And then, essayed back by Gabriel with that requisite power.
06:13Enzo Fernandes.
06:17Parma protect it for a corner.
06:19And Rhys James with a corner from his near side.
06:22Enzo Fernandes on the ground again for the third or fourth time.
06:26James again.
06:28Got the flick on.
06:29And shall Pedro have the header at goal?
06:36Rhys James.
06:37Bit of pace on that.
06:39And it very nearly located Cole Parma.
06:44James.
06:46Similar area.
06:48This time a goal kick.
07:08And it's Timber.
07:14And it is 2-1 to the Arsenal.
07:17Two goals from corners now.
07:20On an oh so important day.
07:23For their title hopes.
07:25Chelsea protest.
07:27Hoping for the involvement of VAR.
07:30But as they stand, Arsenal lead for a second time.
07:34Yeah, there's.
07:36Sanchez accusing somebody of pushing and shoving.
07:40Rhys James has gone in for a word as well.
07:43He's entitled to as the captain.
07:45But every Chelsea player.
07:46Whether it's in desperation or.
07:50Whether they feel they've got a justified claim for a foul.
07:53From up here.
07:54And watching on the screen.
07:57Absolutely impossible to say.
07:59It's such a melee of people, isn't it?
08:00Let's have a look and see.
08:01As you say.
08:03Gabriel's at the far post.
08:04It's whipped in again.
08:05Another brilliant ball.
08:08Saliba holding maybe.
08:11Pulling.
08:12I just wonder if.
08:13If Saliba.
08:14Or Gabriel it is.
08:16I just wonder.
08:16He's got his hand out.
08:17I wonder if he's pulling.
08:19Sanchez back.
08:22Goal is given.
08:24Supported by VAR.
08:26Who says there is clearly no foul.
08:29Turian Timber with his fourth of the season.
08:34Neto.
08:39Martinelli.
08:46Neto had a lunge.
08:48Oh, the referee's blown again.
08:52When really there was a clear advances to be had.
08:55It's the third time.
08:57Yellow card for Neto.
08:59It's his second.
09:00He is sent off.
09:02Arsenal frustrated that the break wasn't allowed to continue.
09:06But delighted that Rosinia's men are down to ten.
09:09The ninth red card of the season for a Chelsea side ridden by indiscipline.
09:26And he does brilliantly here.
09:27Martinelli.
09:29Using his paces.
09:30Tight up against the line.
09:31Just draws.
09:32Pedro Neto in.
09:34Just slows it down there.
09:36Sees the movement of Neto.
09:37Knocks it again.
09:38And.
09:38It's a clear yellow card.
09:40And for somebody who's been.
09:41Just been booked.
09:44For talking to the referee.
09:45Talking himself into the first yellow card.
09:48It's ridiculous that he even attempts to make that challenge.
09:53Completely thoughtless.
09:54And once again it's another Chelsea player.
09:57Already on a yellow card.
09:59Not.
10:01Realising.
10:02That you can't afford to make another mistake.
10:04It's basic.
10:06Basic football knowledge.
10:08Now Enzo Fernandes for.
10:11Petulence.
10:12It's quite a contrast isn't it?
10:13Chelsea nine red cards this season.
10:16Arsenal.
10:17No.
10:20It used to be an Arsenal problem.
10:22Here's a barrier.
10:24Trying to seal it.
10:25Enjoying a good save from Sanchez.
10:26Subamendi back across.
10:28And it's a goal kick.
10:34That was across the line.
10:37And should be a corner.
10:40Maybe now though.
10:42With Caicedo.
10:47Gusto.
10:49Alejandro Garnaccio.
10:51Still a danger here for Arsenal.
10:53And the ball in.
10:55Required the save.
10:57From a plunging riot.
10:59Raya does well here.
11:00Because it's very easy to get distracted by the movement.
11:03And anticipate.
11:04Somebody getting contact on the ball.
11:06He held his ground.
11:07There you can see.
11:08He's not tracking the run.
11:11Of the Chelsea player.
11:12Jao Pedro.
11:14Disciplined to just keep his position.
11:16And give himself the option.
11:20On it goes.
11:21And the overhead attempts.
11:24And Raya back on the line.
11:25And De Laak follows it.
11:26And the flag goes up for offside.
11:28Which was always a suspicion as that unfolded.
11:31But these are desperately fine margins.
11:33And Arsenal are wobbling.
11:36You see there.
11:37Brilliant defending.
11:38Gabriel who stepped up.
11:41Was last man.
11:42Knew he was last man.
11:43Stepped up and played Jao Pedro offside.
11:46Just there.
11:46You just see him.
11:47Jump forwards.
11:49As the ball's flicked on.
11:50Using all of his experience.
11:51Raya's not to know that.
11:53Gets a hand on it.
11:57Arsenal.
11:58On the verge.
11:59Of going five points clear.
12:11One giant stride closer.
12:14For Arsenal.
12:16On a really nervy.
12:18On a really nervy.
12:18Difficult afternoon.
12:20Against their London rivals.
12:22A puff of the cheeks.
12:23From Mikel Arteta.
12:24A first league defeat.
12:26In charge.
12:27For Liam Rossini.
12:29And a top six table.
12:32That now looks like this.
12:33Arsenal having a play.
12:34A game more.
12:35That match that was brought forward.
12:37From Carabao Cup final weekend.
12:39Manchester City.
12:40Yet to catch up in that regard.
12:42The gap is five points.
12:44The gap is five points.
12:45Manchester United fight into their victory over Crystal Palace.
12:48Up into third.
12:49Villa falling.
12:50Liverpool a good win yesterday.
12:52Chelsea at the moment.
12:53In the one place.
12:55In the top six.
12:55That will not.
12:56Be bringing Champions League football.
12:59Next season.
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