It was a six goals trailer at the Stamford bridge as the holders of the champions league were beaten four goals to 2 by their north London rivals.
Chelsea dominated the game in the early hours till a defensive blunder by Andre Christensen put the gunners ahead as ghanaian born Eddie nketiah put the visitors ahead.
The blues were quick to react as they came back quickly from a timo Werner deflected goal four minutes later.
However, a wonderful placement from Smith Rowe put Arteta’s boys upfront again in the 27th minute but lasted for few minutes as Cesar azipilicueta tap in from a low Cross from Mason Mount which made the first 45 minutes a 2 all.
Nketia scored again 12minutes after the start of the second 45 minutes before Saka sealed it all from the penalty spot in the 92 minutes of the game.
This is Chelsea’s second London derby defeat after they were beaten by 4 goal to 1 by Brentford.
This win keeps Arsenal’s top four hope alive as they lie 4th with Tottenham on the log with same points.
Chelsea will now face Westham in another London Derby over the weekend at the bridge as Arsenal’s call on struggling Manchester United side in an early kick off on Saturday.
By: Daniel Agbo
