Chelsea dropped two points on Tuesday night as they were held to a 2-2 Premier League draw by rivals Arsenal.
The Blues twice led in an entertaining London derby after David Luiz's first-half challenge on Tammy Abraham allowed Jorginho to net from the penalty spot and led to a red card on the Brazilian's disastrous return to Stamford Bridge.
Cesar Azpilicueta then turned home Callum Hudson-Odoi's cross with six minutes remaining after Mikel Arteta's 10 men had equalised on the break through Gabriel Martinelli, only for some woeful defending to allow Hector Bellerin to secure a share of the spoils.
Simon Collings was at Stamford Bridge to give his assessment of Chelsea's performance....
Kepa Arrizabalaga: 6
Not much he could do about either goal. Looked shaky in possession from time to time.
Cesar Azpilicueta: 6
Had a tough evening against Martinelli, who scored Arsenal’s opener, but did hit back with a goal of his own.
Antonio Rudiger: 6
The better of Chelsea’s two centre-backs, but couldn’t prevent Arsenal scoring twice.
Andreas Christensen: 5
Squandered a good chance in the first half. Was booked and had a good battle with Alexandre Lacazette all night.
Emerson: 5
A quiet night for the Italian, who was booked. Beaten a few times by Nicolas Pepe, who looked lively.
N’Golo Kante: 5
Slipped at the vital moment for Arsenal’s goal. A rare mistake from a player who rarely ever puts a foot wrong.
Jorginho: 7
Scored his penalty and was neat and tidy in midfield as ever.
Picked to start ahead of Mason Mount but failed to get going all evening. A rare off-day this season.
Callum Hudson-Odoi: 7
One of his best performances of the season and gave Bukayo Saka a torrid time all night. Beginning to look back to his best.
Tammy Abraham: 6
Missed a great chance early on from six yards out, but won Chelsea’s penalty for them.
Willian: 6
A few flashes of brilliance and skill, but not at the level he has been this season.
Subs
Ross Barkley (on ’66): 6
A few long-range shots but no real impact on the game.
Mason Mount (on ’69): 5
Only 20 minutes to state his case and failed to get into the match.
Michy Batshuayi (on ’79): 5
Brought on to try and knick a goal but wasn’t presented with any real chances.
Not used
Willy Caballero, Kurt Zouma, Marcos Alonso, Pedro.
