Liputan6.com, Jakarta The highly anticipated Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw.
The London derby took place on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Chelsea's home ground, Stamford Bridge.
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This result was a major highlight given that Chelsea were reduced to ten men from the 38th minute.
Moises Caicedo was sent off for a high tackle on Mikel Merino.
Despite this, the Blues showed incredible fighting spirit, managing to score first and hold off Arsenal's onslaught until the final whistle.
Red Card Drama and Chelsea's Opening Goal
The heated match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge was tense from the start.
A crucial incident happened in the 38th minute when Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo received a red card.
This decision was made after referee A. Taylor reviewed the VAR, changing the initial yellow card to a red for a dangerous tackle on Mikel Merino.
Despite playing with ten men, Chelsea managed to break the deadlock.
In the 48th minute, just three minutes into the second half, Trevoh Chalobah headed the ball into the Arsenal net.
The goal came from a precise corner kick taken by Reece James.
Arsenal Equalizes and Continues Unbeaten Record
Even so, Chelsea's lead didn't last long after Arsenal equalized in the 59th minute.
Mikel Merino was the hero for the Gunners, heading in Bukayo Saka's perfect cross.
The goal restored the score to 1-1 and boosted the visitors' hopes of finding a winner.
This draw has significant implications for the Premier League standings.
Arsenal now lead the table with 30 points, five points ahead of their nearest rivals.
They also extended their unbeaten run to 17 matches in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are in third place with 24 points.
Chelsea and Arsenal Positive Result Pre-Match
Before the dramatic match, both teams are coming into this London derby on positive results from European competition.
Chelsea recently secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League, demonstrating a significant improvement in their performance.
Meanwhile, Arsenal also put in a strong performance, defeating Bayern Munich 3-1 in the same competition, a result Mikel Arteta described as a victory against the 'best team in Europe'.