Arsenal And Chelsea In Emirates Stalemate

Date: 24-12-2013 9:40 am (10 years ago) | Author: Victor A. Ofoma
- at 24-12-2013 09:40 AM (10 years ago)
(m)

Petr Cech locks horns with Mesut Ozil at the Emirates

(SKYNEWS) Arsenal and Chelsea shared a scrappy goalless stalemate at the Emirates to leave Liverpool top of the Premier League at Christmas. In a tight opening period in the London derby, Frank Lampard volleyed against the bar, while Theo Walcott had a penalty claim turned down after being caught by Willian.

After the break, Olivier Giroud shot wide and Bacary Sagna had an effort cleared off the line by Cesar Azpilicueta as Arsenal could not find the win they needed to return to the summit.

The Gunners are now level on points with Liverpool at the top, while the stalemate sees Chelsea move fourth, two points off the top. The draw means Arsene Wenger remains without a victory over Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea.

The Gunners boss was bidding for a first victory over his Portuguese adversary at the 10th attempt, knowing that was what his side required to return to the top. Wenger has had plenty of shots at masterminding victory over Blues sides managed by Mourinho, who now holds a record of five wins and five draws against the Frenchman.

There were numerous classics in Mourinho’s first Stamford Bridge spell, but the latest bout was not in their class.

Chelsea beat Arsenal on enemy territory in the Capital One Cup in October but their approach in the Premier League was less adventurous.

After 30 minutes of sizing each other up, the contest ignited when Lampard hit the bar and the tackles began to fly in.

John Obi Mikel was perhaps fortunate to avoid a red card for a studs-up tackle on Mikel Arteta and, in the same move, referee Mike Dean also opted not to award a penalty when Willian tripped Walcott.

Willian passed up a good opportunity on the counter-attack for a Chelsea side which had set up defensively, putting men behind the ball in an effort to limit the space Arsenal’s creative players, such as Mesut Ozil, could work in.

Arteta’s right ankle took another hefty blow from Ramires, who was booked, as the second half continued in much the same vein as the first.

Giroud sliced wide with 11 minutes remaining and was denied by Petr Cech at point-blank range with five minutes to go.

Sagna then saw his effort cleared off the line near the death as the honours ended even, with Mourinho the happier of the managers.

Posted: at 24-12-2013 09:40 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
- Sparky12 at 27-04-2016 11:10 PM (7 years ago)
(m)
kk
Posted: at 27-04-2016 11:10 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply

fire TRENDING GISTS fire

TODAY'S TOP
  1. Time To Tell The World - Primeboy Files Petition Against Mohbad's Widow, Wunmi Over Allegations

  2. Peter Obi Meets Labour Party's Edo State Governorship Candidate, Olumide Akpata (Photos)

  3. American Rapper, 50 Cent Faces Rap3 Accusations By Ex-girlfriend, Daphne Joy

  4. After Spending Two Years In Prison, Court Acquits 23-year-old Accused Of R*ping Girlfriend

  5. Pregnant Woman, Mmesoma Odili Loses Baby During Detention Over Land Dispute In Anambra

  6. “You No Go Pay”: Drama As Old Video Of Basketmouth Begging Wizkid For Free Promo Surfaces Onlin

  7. Former BBNaija Contestant, Deji Morafa Attains Pharmaceutical License In The U.S.

  8. Kano Police Apprehend 22 Suspected Hoodlums, Declare 30 Others Wanted (Photos)

  9. "I’ve Not Touched My N120M" - Ilebaye Odiniya Debunks Financial Struggles Rumors On Snapchat

  10. Gospel Artist, Chinyere Udoma Mourns Loss as Fire Destroys Lagos Music Studio (Video)


THIS WEEK
  1. Russia President Putin Shocks Many As He Announces That Jesus And Mary Were Black

  2. Netizens React To Influencer, Enioluwa’s Alleged Leaked S*x Tape

  3. Kim Kardashian Finally Opens Up On Why She Divorced Kanye West

  4. Selena Gomez Shares Sexy Photo As She Put On A Very BUsty Display

  5. Man Videos Himself Taking His Own Life on Facebook Because His Girlfriend Cheated on Him

  6. FAAN Shuts Down KFC Outlet At The Lagos Airport Over Discriminatory Treatment of Ex Gov's Son

  7. Photos: Customs Officers Attacked By Suspected Smugglers In Adamawa

  8. "Why I Broke Up With My Girlfriend When I Became A Star" – Singer, Asake

  9. 44Yr Old Bassirou Faye Wins Senegal's Presidential Election, Defeats 62Yr Old Ex Prime Minister

  10. Stop Harassïng Enioluwa, I'm The One in The Leaked S*x Tape - US P0rn Star, Briggs Speaks (VID)


TOP MEMBERS: