'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
#1 Discipline and organization key in Arsenal's win over The Blues
Arsenal emerged victorious against Chelsea due to their outstanding organization in midfield and discipline at the back. The midfield trio of Guendouzi, Xhaka, and Torreira played an important role in cutting out all passing lanes which resulted in Chelsea's midfield having little joy in the middle of the park.
Arsenal's high press caught Chelsea off guard and fearless performances from Guendouzi, Xhaka, and Torreira prevented Chelsea from taking control of the game. Operating as the holding midfielder, Lucas Torreira won 12 duels and completed 6/9 tackles. The Uruguayan made four recoveries and used his vast expanse of energy to great effect. He also made a number of vital interceptions and made some smart fouls to stop Chelsea from gaining momentum while on the attack.
Along with Guendouzi, Torreira kept a check on Kante and Jorginho and their relentless pressing saw the opposition midfielders rush their passes and lose possession on countless occasions. Xhaka started off shakily but grew in stature as the game progressed, spraying out some beautiful passes to the likes of Aubameyang and Lacazette.
Another highlight from the game was the work rate exhibited by Aubameyang and Lacazette. There were a number of occasions where both strikers dropped deep and regained possession with some well-timed tackles on N'Golo Kante.
This highlighted the willingness of the forwards to help out defensively, which ultimately resulted in Chelsea having no joy against a resolute Arsenal side. It was an impressive performance from The Gunners who outplayed Chelsea in all three areas of the pitch.
