Reece James’ nook has gone in off the pinnacle of Piero Hincapie, placing Chelsea again to 1-1 on the Emirates. It’s recreation on.
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Chelsea have been fairly poor on this first half in opposition to Arsenal on the Emirates, however they’ve managed to degree the scores late on.
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The Blues had conceded to a relatively pathetically defended set piece in opposition to the Gunners, however struck again with certainly one of their very own simply earlier than the break. Reece James whipped in an inswinger which Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie met on the close to submit in the course of a bundle of our bodies. His glancing header modified the angle and the ball flew in.
It appeared to us just like the bend on the ball was taking it in, so it ought to go down at James’ aim, nevertheless it was Hincapie’s contact which took it away from goalkeeper David Raya.
You possibly can see the aim within the clips embedded right here:
[Footage from Sky Sports]
Chelsea given likelihood to regroup after late set piece aim
Chelsea rating from a nook. (Picture by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC)
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Chelsea actually didn’t deserve a aim on the standard of their attacking play, however given the previous nook had hit Declan Rice’s elbow, it appears like a good end result.
Liam Rosenior has now been given lifeline to go in at half time and attempt to flip issues round. He wants extra urgency and dedication in assault from his gamers, and naturally some extra high quality.
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