It was meant to be a crazy clash at Stamford Bridge, but the London Derby ended in controversy, toughness, and frustration on both sides as Chelsea held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw despite playing with 10 men for over 55 minutes.
The match flipped dramatically after Moises Caicedo saw a straight red card for a heavy challenge on Mikel Merino, a moment that changed the entire script of the night. Arsenal couldn't fully capitalise on the numerical advantage, while Chelsea delivered a gritty and disciplined performance that had their fans applauding the effort rather than lamenting the result.
Before kickoff, Softfootball understands that Chelsea fans were already torn with mixed emotions after a viral training-ground video showed goalkeeper Robert Sanchez undergoing intense set-piece drills , sparking debates about preparation and defensive focus. But those concerns quickly transformed into praise as Sanchez produced yet another commanding performance, leaving fans convinced the extra work during the week may have paid off.
