Overview
- William Saliba (21') and Jurrien Timber (66') scored from corners, with Chelsea levelling via a Piero Hincapié own goal from a Reece James delivery.
- Pedro Neto was dismissed for two bookings in quick succession, marking Chelsea’s seventh Premier League red card this season and ruling him out of Wednesday’s trip to Aston Villa.
- Arsenal have equalled the Premier League single-season record for goals from corners with 16, including a league-high nine match winners from such situations this campaign.
- David Raya preserved the points with late saves, tipping away an Alejandro Garnacho cross-shot before a Liam Delap finish was chalked off for offside.
- The defeat leaves Chelsea three points off fifth-placed Liverpool in the race for Champions League qualification as Liam Rosenior lamented recurring set-piece and discipline lapses.