A goal from central Gabriel Magalhaes enabled Arsenal to win the London derby against Chelsea on Sunday, in a huge test for the ‘gunners’ as they regained the lead in the English Football League.
The victory at Stamford Bridge, based on a goal by the Brazilian defender in the 63rd minute, after a corner taken by Sako, put Mikel Arteta’s side back at the front of the championship, two points more than Manchester City.
“I think we deserved to win today, from the beginning to the end. We are a much, much better team today. We are so happy that everything is going in the best way right now,” said the ‘shooter’ in the end Granit Xhaka.
It is the second time Arsenal have won three games in a row against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with this Sunday’s win alongside those of 2021/22 and 2020/21, in a series with only the same scenario between 1950 and 1951.
In this 15th round of the English league, Arsenal added the seventh consecutive game of invincible status (six wins and one draw), with the last defeat in the competition dating back to early September, at the home of Manchester United.
This Sunday’s tough game, alongside a run in which they beat other ‘greats’, namely Tottenham and Liverpool, once again confirms that the ‘gunners’ could be serious contenders for the title, which hasn’t happened in a while.
In a more atypical season for Liverpool, ‘sunk’ in 10th place, Arsenal, Cédric and Fabio Vieira – without leaving the bench this Sunday – could be the big opponent of two-time champions Manchester City.
The ‘citizens’, of João Cancelo, Rúben Dias and Bernardo Silva, came out of this round with an embarrassing victory at home, against Fulham (2-1), by Marco Silva and João Palhinha, in a match that was only ended in extra time. decides and penalty kicks..
The side struggled to take the three points, especially when João Cancelo was sent off midway through the first half.
Source: DN
