“Who put the ball in the Chelsea net? Half the f*cking team did!” That was simply one of many chants that rang out throughout north London on Tuesday night as Arsenal followers toasted their superb 5-0 victory over the Blues. It’s value remembering that this wasn’t at all times snug, however as soon as the hosts discovered their groove, the convenience with which a Cole Palmer-less Chelsea laid down was fairly pitiful.

The Gunners scored early by means of Leandro Trossard, with each groups squandering first rate probabilities so as to add to the scoreline earlier than the break. Arsenal, although, then firmly took management after the interval. With Martin Odegaard orchestrating all the pieces, Ben White helped himself to a really uncommon brace, while a delighted Kai Havertz additionally netted twice in opposition to his former membership to seal a 5-0 victory.

It’s Arsenal’s biggest-ever victory over their London rivals, which neatly symbolises the extraordinary gulf between the 2 groups at current. For Mikel Arteta’s aspect, the outcome represents a major assertion within the Premier League title race. But for Mauricio Pochettino, it proved that with out his star man, his prices merely can’t come near competing with the division’s huge boys.

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