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After the new year, the team of Antonio Conte played two official matches and both ended in a draw. Three days ago, Chelsea could not beat the Norwich Cup on away road Norwich – a 0-0 draw, which added another extra match and an already busy schedule of Londoners. But before that, the “blue” ended in a draw of the championship match, where their rival was none other than “Arsenal”. Played, however, wards Conte at a party, and were close to having to earn all three points. However, they missed the victory in the 92nd minute.
Nevertheless, at home, “Chelsea” is now quite successful. In ten previous official matches in their arena Londoners won nine wins. The only match in which it was not possible to win over this period was the game in the Champions League against “Atletico” – 1: 1. It should be noted that the “blue” houses are missing a little. In the last eight games they missed three times.
“Arsenal” on the eve of the combined powers of the winner of the FA Cup. On the road, Arsene Wenger’s team was defeated by a representative of the Championships – “Nottingham Forest” – with a score of 4: 2. Defeat from the “foresters” was for the “Gunners” first in the last ten official matches. Nevertheless, at the exit, “Arsenal” this season as a whole looks weak. For the last eight guest matches, “Gunners” won only twice.
In comparison with “Chelsea” Arsene Wenger has a number of serious losses. In the infirmary of the club Laurent Koselni, Sead Kolashinac, Granit Jaka, Aaron Ramsey, Olivier Giroux, Nacho Montreal and Santi Cazorla.
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That’s all for today as the game is over.
Mohamed Elneny is booked after bringing down an opponent. Martin Atkinson had an easy-decision to make.
N’Golo Kante is shown a yellow card for a late challenge.
Calum Chambers is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
A clever short pass gives Victor Moses a clear goal scoring opportunity, but he fluffs his lines and rifles the ball well wide of the left post.
Alvaro Morata picks up a precise pass deep inside the box, but his strike is saved by the keeper.
Jack Wilshere is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
Granit Xhaka yellow card!
The resulting corner, taken by Antonio Rudiger, comes to nothing.
Start second half.
First half end, half time
David Ospina pulls off a great save to block a header from Cesc Fabregas after a nice lofted cross.
Cesc Fabregas takes the corner kick but the ball only finds the head of an opponent.
Danny Welbeck sends the free kick into the box, but the goalkeeper reads it well and makes a good save.
Alex Iwobi receives a precise pass in the box and takes the shot early. The ball heads towards the middle of the goal, but Thibaut Courtois shows off his skills and makes a brilliant save to deny him.
Shkodran Mustafi is penalised for holding. Martin Atkinson signals a set piece. Chelsea are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.
Martin Atkinson blows for a foul after Calum Chambers was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
Victor Moses beats the defender inside the box and lashes a shot towards the right side of the goal, but David Ospina makes a brilliant reflex save to deny him. Goalkeeping at its best!
Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea) puts a cross into the box from the corner but there is no panic from the opposition and they easily clear.
Antonio Rudiger (Chelsea) commits a foul after dangerous play.
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