Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal at Emirates Stadium after finishing the match with two natural right-backs in midfield despite a £349m summer spend. Questions over squad depth persist as manager Xabi Alonso prepares his side to bounce back in upcoming fixtures.
Chelsea forward Morgan Rogers has insisted that the club's long-term trajectory remains positive despite suffering their first defeat of the Xabi Alonso era. The Blues saw their winning streak snapped at the Emirates Stadium, but Rogers is adamant that the squad is still in a period of significant transition and growth.
Emi Martinez is still in the process of finding his feet at Chelsea, but Robert Huth has told GOAL why the World Cup-winning goalkeeper’s “win at all costs” mentality will ultimately serve the Blues well. The Argentina international has been taken to Stamford Bridge as an upgrade on Robert Sanchez, as he boasts the kind of “character” that his shot-stopping predecessor lacked.
Ezri Konsa has expressed his delight after making a winning home debut for Arsenal in their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chelsea. The summer signing proved to be a vital addition to the backline as the Gunners overturned an early deficit to secure all three points in a high-octane London derby at the Emirates Stadium.
Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal defender Gabriel was incredibly fortunate to avoid a red card for kicking Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the head. The controversial incident occurred early in a fiery London derby, leaving pundits completely stunned after VAR failed to intervene.
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