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  • 94'
    A point apiece here at Stamford Bridge after both sides put up a brave fight. Chances came at either end before David Luiz was sent off close to the end for a tackle on Kolasinac.
  • 92'
    Bellerin is booked for a push.
  • 88'
    Morata is replaced by Christiansen.
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Red card

a Chelsea
  • 87'
    Michael Oliver brandishes David Luiz a straight red for a crunching challenge on Kolasinac.
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Yellow card

a Arsenal
  • 84'
    The Egyptian goes in the book for a sliding tackle on Hazard.
  • 82'
    Heading into the final stages it's still anybody's game. A mistake could proves costly for either side and the intensity is noticeable.
  • 79'
    Hazard with a fantastic run forward before his shot is saved by Cech. Iwobi is the man to come off for Elneny.
  • 78'
    Arsenal's third and final substitution. Elneny is ready to come on.
Goal disallowed

Goal disallowed

  • 75'
    Xhaka pinged a cross into the box and Mustafi looked to head the ball past Courtois. However, the flag was up for offside. Close but good call.
  • 72'
    Plenty of injuries in this physically demanding fixture. Welbeck is clutching his groin as he limps off to make way for Giroud.
  • 67'
    Conte responds by bringing on Hazard. Willian makes way for the Belgian.
  • 65'
    Alexis Sanchez on for Lacazette.
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Yellow card

a Chelsea
  • 65'
    Morata is fighting every ball, but he is booked for protesting.
  • 59'
    Everyone was up for Chelsea but Fabregas played the free kick short for Willian who cut inside and blazed his effort into the stands.
  • 57'
    It's anyone's game here. Very intense and high rhythm from both sides. It seems a mistake or a touch of brilliance could be the decider. Sanchez and Hazard still on the bench...
  • 51'
    David Luiz went for the spectacular bicycle kick inside Arsenal's area and hits Koscielny. The Brazilian goes in the book.
  • 45'
    Bakayoko replaces Pedro. The Spaniard picked up a knock and Conte will want more control in midfield.
  • 45'
    After an initial dominance from Chelsea, Arsenal fought back to put pressure on the hosts. Ramsey hit the post for the Gunners who are unlucky not to be ahead here. More to come in the second half!
  • 40'
    Quite possibly the biggest chance of the game. Aaron Ramsey running at Chelsea defenders inside the box before hitting the upright. Lacazette then tries to put in the rebound but his high volley is off target.
  • 37'
    Moses went to clear from the corner but completely missed the ball. Koscielny latched onto it and his forced effort flew stright into the stands.
  • 36'
    Not a bad shot from Welbeck who smashes the ball into Luiz. He then wins a free kick for Arsenal on the far left.
  • 31'
    Granit Xhaka unleashes a trademark strike from 25 yards which whistles inches past the post. Courtois appeared to have it covered.
  • 28'
    Chelsea on the ball again here, trying to be more patient in their build-up play. Good pressure from the Gunners.
  • 22'
    Chances at either end now. Moses provides the cross and Morata's header sailed over the bar.
  • 20'
    Woeful defending by Arsenal and Fabregas releases Pedro in behind the defence. Petr Cech stands strong to block his effort.
  • 19'
    Arsenal have come alive. Kolasinac with a swerving strike from distance and Courtois gets down to save.
  • 16'
    Bellerin again proving a threat down the right. He pulls the ball back for Lacazette, whose low shot is saved by the keeper.
  • 15'
    The Gunners break with pace and Bellerin's cross from the right finds Welbeck in the middle. The forward headed across goal and wide.
  • 10'
    Azpilicueta found the striker in the box who headed wide. The flag was raised for offside but that was just a warning.
  • 9'
    Conte's side opt for a more patient approach after a frantic start to the game.
  • 7'
    Lacazette and Moses collided and the medical team came on for the Chelsea man.
  • 5'
    Willian found Fabregas with a smart pass and the Spaniard drove a low cross into the six-yard box. Cech stuck out a leg to send the ball behind for a corner.
  • 3'
    Chelsea holding a high line as we get off to an intense start. Pedro fired from 20 yards straight into the hands of Cech.
  • 1'
    First spell of possession for the Blues in this 'Super Sunday' crunch clash.
Start of match

Start of match

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    The players emerge from the tunnel, led by captains Cahill and Koscielny. The handshakes are underway with referee Michael Oliver.
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    Where are Ozil and Sanchez?, 'Ozil is injured and Sanchez is close to his best. He played in midweek and he is close to starting again', Wenger said.
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    Arsenal's arrival earlier on:
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Info

Pre-match

17 September 2017, 14:30

Referee: Michael Oliver

Stadium: Stamford Bridge

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