Pedro Neto dealt a fresh blow to spluttering Arsenal's Premier League title challenge as the Chelsea winger's superb strike rescued a 1-1 draw in the London derby on Sunday (Nov 10). Mikel Arteta's side had taken the lead through Gabriel Martinelli's second-half goal at Stamford Bridge. But Neto's equaliser 10 minutes later earned Chelsea a deserved point and left the Gunners without a win in their last four league games. Neto's first Premier League goal since his move from Wolves in August kept third-placed Chelsea above fourth-placed Arsenal on goal difference. Both teams are nine points behind leaders Liverpool, but while Chelsea will be encouraged by their position after exceeding expectations in Enzo Maresca's first season in charge, Arsenal head into the international break assailed by questions about their malaise.
Pedro Neto drilled in a fine equaliser as Chelsea and Arsenal both missed the chance to make up ground on Premier League leaders Liverpool following an entertaining draw at Stamford Bridge. The result leaves the two teams on 19 points, nine adrift of top spot, and Arsenal without a win in their past five games in all competitions.
The visitors opened the scoring when Gabriel Martinelli slammed the ball past Blues keeper Robert Sanchez at his near post after collecting a back-post cross from the returning Martin Odegaard.
Chelsea's leveller was deserved. Neto ran on to an Enzo Fernandez pass before cutting inside and striking a powerful low left-footed shot past David Raya's dive.
England winger Bukayo Saka limped off late on with an injury as both sides strived to create a winning chance.
Arsenal came closest but Leandro Trossard was unable to divert William Saliba's cross into the net from six yards, a second before referee Michael Oliver blew for full-time.
Chelsea have lost once in their past 10 matches and played like a team filled with confidence.
Cole Palmer set the tone when his long-range strike was tipped over by Raya before Malo Gusto headed a good chance over the bar from close range.
Martinelli also had a good chance in the first half before Kai Havertz had a strike ruled out for offside.
