"Gunners" won the most devastating victory over the “pensioners” in history.
Arsenalof Ukrainian Alexander Zinchenko defeated Chelseaof our other compatriot Mikhail Mudrik in the rescheduled match of the 29th round English Premier League (EPL). The match at the Emirates Stadium in London ended with the score 5:0.
Mikel Arteta's team took the lead in the fourth minute of the match – Leandro Trossard scored a goal.
In the second half, the “gunners” built on their success and caused a total rout of the opponent. Doubles scored by Ben White (52', 70') and Kai Havertz (57', 65' ).
Zinchenko entered the field in the 72nd minute, replacing Takehiro Tomiyasu. But Mudrik started the London derby in the starting lineup and played 66 minutes, after which Raheem Sterling appeared in his place.
Review of the match “Arsenal” – “Chelsea”
Let us note that this is the most devastating victory of Arsenal over Chelsea in the history of the confrontation between the clubs. The Gunners' previous record victory (5:1) dated back to November 29, 1930.
5 – Arsenal recorded by their own The battle through the battle against Chelsea came close to all competitions (5-0), while it was the Blues' heaviest defeat in London, shooting 6-0 to Queens Park Rangers in March 1986. Domination. pic.twitter.com/VONJBb6hCU
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Arsenal (77 points) became the sole leader of the Premier League. The Gunners are three points ahead of Liverpool, which has a game in hand. At the same time, Manchester City has the advantage in the championship in terms of lost points – Pep Guardiola's team has 73 points and two games in reserve.
Chelsea, in turn, (47 points) remained in ninth position of the English Championship.
In the next round, the Gunners will play away in a derby against Tottenham on April 28. A day earlier, the “pensioners” will come to visit Aston Villa.
