Arsenal vs Chelsea
Match pulse
ARSAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CHE | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final score
Arsenal and Chelsea drew 0-0 on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Emirates Stadium.
Play by play
- 95'
<b>FULL TIME</b> Well, a draw was probably the right result and despite the odd flash of interest here and there it was largely disappointing. Arsenal hit the bar twice but Chelsea had their chances too. Arsenal pull six clear of Newcastle & Spurs but have played two games more. The Blues are seven behind Arsenal, one point behind the other two.
- 94'
Fine block from Mikel as Gervinho lined up a strike. Chelsea have defended really well today. As they break Bosingwa wins a corner.
- 93'
Torres has been very poor today - totally anonymous in the second half as he wastes good possession.
- 92'
Ryan Bertrand is handed the man of the match - interesting.
- 91'
A woeful ball from Diaby - symptomatic of Arsenal today. Lacklustre.
- 90'
Four minutes added. Arsenal corner.
- 89'
After eight goals in the first PL game between these two, perhaps we were destined for a goalless draw.
- 88'
So nearly a glorious ball from RVP to the onrushing Ramsey, he neglected to shoot on the edge of the box and in hindsight, it was probably the wrong call.
- 87'
Superb tackle from Koscielny as Sturridge had a sight of goal. Mata's ball was nodded into the air by Vermaelen but it dropped for the striker before the Frenchman came across.
- 86'
Great tenacity from Santos to set up that break too, two excellent tackles.
- 85'
Typical overplaying from Arsenal as Gervinho creates a chance for RVP, who twists and turns about four times before his shot is blocked behind for a corner.
- 84'
Still Arsenal doing all the pressing - Chelsea playing on the break.
- 83'
Another chance for RVP, as Terry slips when chasing a long ball. He had time to take on Cahill but lashes wide with his right foot.
- 82'
Another snapshot of Sturridge's hogging nature as he holds onto the ball for ages when Torres was up in support.
- 81'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> A very popular booking as Cole is mugged by Song, then kicks out at his former team-mate.
- 80'
A big shout for a penalty as RVP backs into Cahill and hits the turf. Looked dramatic but probably the right call.
- 79'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2012/0421/fernandotorresandlaurentkoscielny_275x155.jpg"><br>Chelsea's Fernando Torres runs at Aaron Ramsey and Laurent Koscielny
- 78'
Still not quite there from Arsenal as Gibbs and RVP's link up is slightly off.
- 77'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Not a popular change with the Emirates, as Ashley Cole replaces Bertrand.
- 76'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> Daiby is back with a booking, the wrong side of Essien as he slides in and that is a nailed on booking.
- 75'
Chelsea take a free kick short to Essien, his shot deflects into Mata's path but he was miles offside.
- 74'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Finally, some intent from Chelsea as Mata replaces Kalou.
- 72'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> A blatant shirt pull from Bosingwa on Santos and a yellow.
- 71'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2012/0421/laurentkoscielnyhitsbar_275x155.jpg"><br>Petr Cech watches Laurent Koscielny's attempt hit the bar
- 70'
Wenger cuts a frustrated figure on the bench. RDM looking more content but I still think he needs to try and win this one more than his opposite number.
Leaders
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