Arsenal Match Centre Archives: 01/2018

Arsenal and Everton have claimed more points from losing position than anyone else in the Premier League, but does this display mental strength?

Arsenal managed a 40th placed finish in the Christmas Football League table, after a mediocre festive period.

In his press conference ahead of the Nottingham Forest FA Cup tie, Arsene Wenger confirmed that Granit Xhaka has become the latest Arsenal player to pick up an injury.

Arsenal can compete with any side on home soil, but the Gunners are still struggling for the same consistency on the road this season.

After letting in Eden Hazard’s effort on Wednesday, Petr Cech has still yet to save a penalty for Arsenal.

Alexandre Lacazette is struggling in front of goal of late, but his performances have still been good for Arsenal.

Mesut Ozil continued his run of good form with a another fine display against Chelsea. The German was a stand-out performer in the 2-2 draw…

Ainsley Maitland-Niles was very impressive against Chelsea on Wednesday night, catching the eyes of fans, pundits and his own manager with his performance.

Hector Bellerin is pleased Arsenal turned things round to earn a point against Chelsea, even if he’s also disappointed they didn’t win the match.

Arsenal’s second clash with Chelsea in the space of a week will be refereed by Martin Atkinson.

Arsenal may have only won a single point against Chelsea but they deserved all three… if you forget how we defended.

For once this season, Arsenal actually looked as if they wanted a victory but dodgy decisions from the referee and manager, and a lack of confidence, cost us three points.

Arsenal’s four attacking options all appear to underperform against Chelsea and it’s concerning.

If you want to calm your nerves before the mid-week match between Arsenal and Chelsea, you might be interested to know that the Gunners actually have the better record.

Arsenal and Chelsea have been reduced to also-ran status by Manchester City’s blistering pace in the title race, but there is still a lot to learn when the London rivals clash at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.

Arsenal face Chelsea for the second time this season after drawing 0-0 at Stamford Bridge back in September and it’s hard to know what to expect.

Arsenal’s first team players are dropping like flies, leaving Arsene Wenger’s potential starting XI against Chelsea anyone’s guess.

Arsenal face Chelsea at the Emirates at a bad time… not that there’s ever really a good time to face our London rivals.

If there was such thing as a ‘preferred’ referee for Arsenal’s Premier League clash against Chelsea on Wednesday, Anthony Taylor would be it.

Mike Dean struck again on Sunday, costing Arsenal a win against West Bromwich Albion, and statistics give weight to the conspiracy he’s been unfavourable to the Gunners.