Reece James offers verdict on 10-man Chelsea’s ‘dominance’ of Arsenal: ‘We might have gained’

says Chelsea made an announcement of their and will have overwhelmed them regardless of the Gunners’ numerical benefit.

Chelsea’s was on . However three minutes after the primary half, defender Trevor Chalobah flicked a header into the web from a pinpoint nook by James.

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Arsenal levelled the rating when Merino rose to satisfy a Bukayo Saka cross within the 59th minute and managed to see out the outcome regardless of strain from the Blues.

“We performed 60 minutes with 10 males, having to deal with all of their gamers – they’re an excellent staff, they’re the league leaders in the intervening time,” James informed Chelsea’s web site.

Reece James difficult Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli (Motion Pictures by way of Reuters)

“We knew the sport was going to be powerful, however to be sincere it was a sport we felt we most likely might have gained. It was troublesome to solely stroll away with a degree contemplating how nicely we did.”

Pedro Neto remained busy down the proper and substitute Liam Delap had a wonderful 78th-minute probability saved by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.

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James stated he was pleased with the best way Chelsea soaked up the strain and countered.

“We dominated the entire sport in each space all through. I believe that was a giant assertion on the place we’re and what we’re combating for,” James stated.

Chelsea are third within the Premier League desk with 24 factors, six behind Arsenal, and can subsequent meet Leeds United in an away sport on Wednesday.

Extra reporting from Reuters

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