In a stunning performance on Tuesday night, Arsenal outclassed Chelsea with a 3-1 victory, earning praise from manager Mikel Arteta. The Gunners secured the win thanks to a double from Martin Odegaard and a strike from Gabriel Jesus, while Noni Madueke scored the only goal for the visitors in the second half.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Arteta praised his side’s performance, particularly their ability to push Chelsea back early on in the match. “We wanted to [push Chelsea back early on]. We knew that if we dominated them and got in the final third then they were going to have issues,” he said.
Despite the convincing win, Arteta suggested that Arsenal could have scored more goals in the second half. “In the first 15 minutes of the second half, we should have scored two or three goals – then the game is over,” he added.
The win takes Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League, two points ahead of Manchester City, who face West Ham on Wednesday. The Gunners will now look to build on their momentum in their next match against Brighton on Saturday.
Fans and analysts alike have praised Arsenal’s performance, with many noting the team’s improved form in recent weeks. The Gunners have won four of their last five Premier League matches, with their only defeat coming against Everton last month.
The win over Chelsea is particularly impressive given the Blues’ recent form, with the team having won their last three Premier League matches prior to Tuesday night’s game. Chelsea had also won the FA Cup just days earlier, beating Leicester City 1-0 in the final.
Despite the defeat, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel remained positive about his side’s performance, suggesting that they will bounce back in their next game. “We had a lot of possession and created a lot of chances, but we didn’t take them,” he said. “But we will learn from this and come back stronger in our next game.”
The defeat leaves Chelsea in fourth place in the Premier League table, with just one game remaining in the season. The Blues will now turn their attention to their upcoming Champions League final against Manchester City on May 29.
Overall, the win over Chelsea is a significant result for Arsenal, who have struggled in recent years to compete with the top teams in the Premier League. With Arteta at the helm, however, the Gunners are beginning to show signs of improvement, and fans will be hopeful that the team can continue their strong form in the coming weeks and months.
