Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered his full post-match reaction after the Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge . The fiercely contested derby swung dramatically late in the first half when Moises Caicedo received a red card for a heavy tackle on Mikel Merino, but despite the man advantage, Arsenal were unable to take all three points.
Softfootball earlier reported that centre-back Gabriel Magalhes picked up an injury while on international duty with Brazil , leaving supporters frustrated during the break. Hours before kick-off against Chelsea, Arsenal suffered another setback as William Saliba also sustained a minor injury, ruling both starting centre-backs out of this crucial clash at Stamford Bridge. Their absence forced significant reshuffling within the defensive setup.
In a statement shared via the club's official X handle , Arteta opened his post-match remarks by describing the physical and emotional intensity of the derby saying
