Arsenal’s remarkable resurgence continued as they humiliated Chelsea 5-0, dismantling the ‘choke’ narrative that had plagued them in previous title races. The absence of Chelsea’s standout player, Cole Palmer, due to illness, exposed their over-reliance on him and rendered them a diminished force.
Martin Odegaard orchestrated Arsenal’s brilliance, delivering a virtuoso performance that left Chelsea bewildered. His creative brilliance set up Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka for early chances, but Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic showed resilience. However, Arsenal’s relentless pressure eventually proved too much for the Blues.
Trossard opened the scoring with a fierce strike, followed by White’s composed finish. Odegaard’s incisive pass found Havertz, who displayed composure to put Arsenal further ahead. Despite a few promising moments from Chelsea, their profligacy, particularly from Nicolas Jackson, proved costly.
After the break, Arsenal’s dominance continued unabated. Rice forced a save from Petrovic before White converted another Odegaard assist, effectively ending Chelsea’s hopes. Havertz netted his second with a precise finish, while Saka and White combined for Arsenal’s fifth, leaving Chelsea’s defense in disarray.
Arsenal’s resurgence under Mikel Arteta has silenced the ‘choke’ accusations. Their impressive performance and three-point lead at the top of the table showcase their determination to challenge for the title alongside Liverpool and Manchester City.
