Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Thank you!

That’s a wrap for our coverage of the Premier League contest between Chelsea and Arsenal. A fantastic North London derby, that ends with both sides playing out an entertaining 1-1 draw. This will be the last Premier League game before the international break. 

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: The game of two wingers

Gabriel Martinelli and Pedro Neto. The Brazilian winger was threatening in the first half, and scored from a narrow angle in the second half. Pedro Neto put in two dangerous crosses in the first half, but took matters into his own hands and scored a sensational equaliser in the second half.

Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: FULL TIME

A hard-fought 1-1 draw in the end between Chelsea and Arsenal. Two excellent goals in the second half and, probably, a fair result at the end of the 90 minutes. Chelsea and Arsenal back in the Top 4.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Arsenal could’ve won it!

A tremendous low cross by William Saliba from the left-wing goes past three Arsenal players in the box, right in front of the goal! All it needed was one touch, and Arsenal would be going home with 3 points. Last-minute drama.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Cucurella named Player Of The Match

Marc Cucurella has been named the ‘Player of the Match’ for tonight’s game. A very solid game from the Spanish left-back, who did a good job of keeping Bukayo Saka quiet.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: 5 minutes of added time

FIVE MORE MINUTES. Can either side a winner?

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Big chance skied!

Excellent build-up play on the right wing, Gabriel Jesus cuts in back for Havertz, who creates a superb back-heel to find Merino. The Spaniard can’t score, the rebound falls to Leandro Trossard who skies it completely.

Replays show it may have been offside, though.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Both sides in Top 4?

A reminder once again, Chelsea and Arsenal will both enter the Top 4 if this game ends as a draw. They will be ahead of Nottingham Forest and Brighton on goal difference, with all four teams on 19 points.

Liverpool are on 28, City 23.

Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Bukayo Saka off

Mikel Arteta substitutes Bukayo Saka with 10 minutes to go in the game. Big call to take off his main man. Gabriel Jesus comes on for him. Chelsea captain Reece James on for Malo Gusto.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Jackson scores but off!

Nicholas Jackson goes through on goal and scores, but he is miles offside. Chelsea look confident now, though.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Chance for Merino goes begging

Saka sends in a beautiful low cross, but Mikel Merino cannot get a touch! On as a substitute, Merino could’ve had the perfect first touch to the game. The game is really opening up now.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: GOAL! Chelsea level!

Pedro Neto WOW! The Portuguese winger takes aim from outside the box, and rifles it home! His first goal for Chelsea. Low, hard and into the bottom corner. No chance for David Raya. Stamford Bridge has something to cheer about again! This game is a belter.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: What a finish by Martinelli

Martinelli took an excellent first touch from the cross, and then slotted it past Sanchez at his near post. Not the greatest look for the Spanish goalkeeper to concede that one, but superb presence of mind by the Brazilian forward.

Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: GOAL! Martinelli!

Gabriel Martinelli scores! This time Arsenal will have their goal! Gabriel Martinelli is in acres of space on the left wing, he scores from a really tight angle, past Robert Sanchez. VAR has a check, but it’s not offside. 

Big, big goal.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Havertz injury scare

Kai Havertz has blood pouring down his face, which he seems to suffered during a challenge. However, he tries to stay on the field and delay the game. The referee has none of it, and shows Havertz a yellow card!

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Penalty appeal

Loud penalty shouts by Chelsea turned down! A cross by Cole Palmer was contested by Malo Gusto, who went down as David Raya collected it. Referee and VAR say no.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Big chance!

Fantastic cross by Noni Madueke from the right flank. It goes beyond all the Arsenal defenders, but Wesley Fofana is the man at the far post who tries to get a touch but sends it inches over the bar! Still 0-0.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Inviting cross by Martinelli

Bukayo Saka cuts inside and opens up a chance for Martinelli to fire a cross in from the left. It’s a really inviting cross, but Ben White is unable to make it at the far post.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Second Half Starts!

We are underway in the second half! Can Chelsea or Arsenal find that decisive opening goal? Stay tuned right here on NDTV Sports, as we bring you the live coverage from Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: As it stands

Chelsea and Arsenal would both regain their places in the Premier League top 4 if they draw. Nottingham Forest and Brighton would also be on the same points, but have a worse goal difference.

Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Goalkeepers standing strong

Both David Raya and Robert Sanchez have been excellent so far. Sanchez has made a good savce, while Raya has been alert and cleared out all danger. But this has been a good game for a 0-0 contest.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: HALF-TIME

That’s half-time! Chances at both ends, but the big talking point will be the moment taken away from Kai Havertz. The German scored with a composed finish against his old side, but it was ruled out by VAR for offside.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Another unsuccessful free-kick

Cole Palmer gets another chance from a free-kick won by Nicholas Jackson, but once again, it’s the same result. Straight into the wall. 

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Palmer hits the wall

Unsuccessful free-kick by Cole Palmer from a dangerous position. He slams it straight into the Arsenal wall. 3 minutes of added time at the end of the first half.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Gabriel Martinelli

A first half where Gabriel Martinelli has blown hot and cold. On one hand, the Brazilian winger has gotten into good positions and been a consistent outlet. On the other hand, he’s missed arguably the biggest chance of the game.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Last 5 minutes

Five minutes of regulation play left before Half-Time. This is a game that has grown and grown in excitement, but will we get a goal before the break?

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Ambitious by Thomas Partey

Thomas Partey tries a rather ambitious long pass to try and find Havertz, but it is blocked. Seconds later, Chelsea try their own long ball, and David Raya has to rush out and clear.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Havertz scores but VAR intervenes!

Magnificent presence of mind by Declan Rice to find Kai Havertz, who scores against his old team. But the goal is ruled out for offside by VAR! Pandemonium at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Is a goal on the way?

The action is heating up. First Malo Gusto’s header wide, then Gabriel Martinelli’s shot saved by Sanchez. Chances for both teams, and the London derby is getting spicy!

Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: HUGE SAVE!

Excellent build-up play by Arsenal results in Saka with a good shot which gets blocked. Martinelli gets an even better chance on the left, but Robert Sanchez stands tall and saves it! Chances at both ends!

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Big chance missed!

Pedro Neto with an excellent cross to find Malo Gusto on the far post but he heads over the bar! There was open net in front of him, but the French right-back couldn’t head it down.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Chelsea on the offence

A lot of good chances being created by Chelsea now. Palmer sets Neto through on the left, who whips in a nice cross that is headed out by Rice.

Moments later, Saka earns a free-kick on the other end as Levi Colwill brings him down. Colwill booked!

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: A real midfield tussle

A proper midfield tussle going on between Chelsea and Arsenal. Neither side giving each other an inch, but Arsenal are getting back some of the control.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Great work by Madueke!

Quite a few chances for Arsenal there, but Chelsea were just unable to clear it away, until Noni Madueke made an excellent tackle. Superb defensive work by the winger, who earns the Stamford Bridge applause.

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Arsenal corner!

Martin Odegaard slowly getting into the scheme of things. Gabriel Magalhaes finds himself in an unusual left-wing spot, and wins a corner. Chance for Arsenal!

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Chelsea dominate early possession

Maresca’s men are keeping the ball with them early on. The Blues have gone with a midfield pairing of Moses Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, two players who arrived with a lot of hype a year ago. Can they make the difference today?

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Chelsea v Arsenal LIVE: Huge chance Palmer!

Cole Palmer takes a fantastic long range shot, and Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya really needed to stretch to save that. Early chance for Chelsea.

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Premier League LIVE Score: KICKOFF

WE ARE LIVE at Stamford Bridge! The home side Chelsea are attacking from right to left.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Onus on Declan Rice

Declan Rice has not been in the best of form in recent matches, but needs to step up if Arsenal are going to beat Chelsea today. The midfielder needs a big performance alongside Thomas Partey, and will have his captain Odegaard in front of him to help him out.

Chelsea vs Arsenal LIVE: Players are out!

The players are out on the pitch! We are set to get underway at Stamford Bridge. Stay tuned to NDTV Sports for all the Live Updates!