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Lamine Yamal's 60 Minutes Interview, Chelsea vs. Arsenal Day-After Recap (12/1)
There was the rather clumsy challenge on Bryan Mbeumo that led to Sanchez getting sent off in the fourth minute at Manchester United in September. That transgression was more like the Sanchez of old and played a major part in Chelsea losing 2-1 at Old Trafford. But other than that, it is hard to think of another high-profile mistake.
Another weekend, and another set of subjective decisions - and a possible offside on Chelsea's goal against Arsenal appears to have gone under the radar. Reece James floated a corner in from the left and Trevoh Chalobah flicked a header into the back of the net.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca questioned the consistency of Premier League referees after Moisés Caicedo’s red card against Arsenal brought back memories of a similar incident which went against his side earlier this season.
P remier League leaders Arsenal have lost yet another key player to injury, as William Saliba was not available for their trip to Chelsea (they drew 1-1 in a feisty London derby) and Gunners fans will be sweating on the latest injury news on their star French defender.
Colin: Chelsea played really well, showing cohesion and a maturity that is beginning to galvanise the whole squad. Our trajectory is positive and once Estevao and Palmer start to combine we may become a real force.
However, a feisty derby turned when Chelsea’s standout midfielder was dismissed following VAR intervention for a reckless challenge on Mikel Merino as half-time neared. Caicedo has been key to the Blues’ success this season and dominated the prematch narratives, but his outing lasted just 38 minutes.
Chelsea overcame a 38th minute red card for Moises Caicedo as they held on for a 1-1 draw against runaway league leaders Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Ball, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live about Sunday's 1-1 draw between Chelsea and Arsenal: "It's not [a bad result for Arsenal]. "Given the way it's gone for Arsenal over the past few seasons, their most pessimistic of fans would talk about the way their title challenge has fallen away at times,