The Premier League clash between Chelsea and Arsenal on matchday 11 ended in a tense 1-1 draw, with both teams sharing the spoils despite having numerous chances to claim all three points. Arsenalโs Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring, while Chelseaโs Pedro Neto responded, but the match was ultimately overshadowed by Leandro Trossardโs costly missed opportunities. It
The game was a crucial one for both sides, as Chelsea and Arsenal entered the match tied on 19 points. In the first half, Kai Havertz thought he had given Arsenal the lead, but his goal was ruled out for offside, leaving the Gunners frustrated as they struggled to break down Chelseaโs defense.
As the match approached its final stages, Trossard had two massive chances to give Arsenal the win. In the 88th minute, he found himself with a clear sight of goal but shot over the bar from close range. Then, in the 95th minute, with Arsenal pressing for a winner, Trossard blocked a shot from teammate Kai Havertz that looked to be heading for goal. Instead of allowing the better-positioned Havertz to finish, Trossardโs intervention saw the ball fly harmlessly over the crossbar.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was visibly stunned by these missed opportunities, his frustration apparent as he watched the chances slip away. After the match, Arteta expressed his disappointment, acknowledging that while the team had played well and created numerous chances, they had failed to convert when it mattered most. โIโm very disappointed with the result but very proud of the teamโs performance,โ he said. โWe dominated Chelsea, put them on the back foot, but we didnโt manage to win by the smallest of margins.โ