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Chelsea vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Stamford Bridge

Sports Staff
Wednesday 20 April 2022 16:45 BST
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A general view of St. James Park (Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Arsenal in the Premier League today.

Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.

European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.

Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.

It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Chelsea vs Arsenal

That's all for today, goodbye!

20 April 2022 22:48

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Arsenal stay in fifth after that win, but they've moved level on points with Tottenham. They're only behind their rivals on goal difference now. Next up for them is Manchester United at home. Chelsea's losing streak at home goes on, and Tuchel will be hoping that can change at the weekend against West Ham.

20 April 2022 22:47

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Arsenal see out a great performance to beat Chelsea 4-2. The opening two goals came from mistakes; Nketiah latched onto Christensen's loose pass to slot in before he was caught out for Werner's equaliser. Smith Rowe put them back ahead before Azpilicueta quickly responded with a tap-in. Arsenal dominated the second half and Nketiah restored the lead after making the most of Azpilicueta's poor backpass before Saka fired in a spot-kick in stoppage time to wrap up the points.

20 April 2022 22:44

Chelsea vs Arsenal

FULL-TIME: CHELSEA 2-4 ARSENAL.

20 April 2022 22:39

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Arsenal's high press is still causing Chelsea some real problems here and the hosts can't get out of their own half. Martinelli is up against Sarr, and he manages to win a throw-in high up the pitch.

20 April 2022 22:39

Chelsea vs Arsenal

PENALTY TO ARSENAL! Arsenal aren't taking it to the corner here and White swings a good cross into the box from the right. It's nowhere near Saka, but Azpilicueta unnecessarily pushes him to ground and the referee points straight to the spot.

20 April 2022 22:34

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Chelsea are keeping the pressure on here, but they're getting frantic as the end of the game ticks closer. The Arsenal defenders sit off Sarr so he swings an early cross into the box, but it's over everyone in the middle.

20 April 2022 22:32

Chelsea vs Arsenal

White's clearance is nodded back down by Sarr and Werner is away down the left. He has three to aim for in the middle, but his low cross is put out for a corner by Holding.

20 April 2022 22:31

Chelsea vs Arsenal

Mount is booked for the challenge on Soares.

20 April 2022 22:28

Chelsea vs Arsenal

There's a bit of sloppiness just starting to creep into Chelsea's passing now and Mount ends up clipping Soares in an attempt to keep hold of the ball. The substitute is taking his time getting back up, but he doesn't need treatment.

20 April 2022 22:28

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