Blue skies over north London as Arsenal prepare to host Chelsea, who will hope to have recovered from their midweek exploits against BarcelonaPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverArsène Wenger watches as Arsenal mascot Gunnersaurus comes off the pitch for the start of the gamePhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverRobin van Persie waits for the ball to drop for an attempted volleyPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer
Fernando Torres goes up against Thomas VermaelenPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverLaurent Koscielny's header hits the bar in the first halfPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverJosé Bosingwa and Theo Walcott both go up for the ballPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverTomas Rosicky and Florent Malouda both battle for the ballPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverTheo Walcott pulled his hamstring in the second half, adding to Arsenal's injury woesPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverRoberto Di Matteo instructs his players from the touchlinePhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverA grim-faced Wenger looks towards his players Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the ObserverVan Persie agonises after another chance goes begging for the Arsenal captain as he endures a frustrating afternoon in front of goalPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins
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