HIGHLIGHTS | Chelsea vs Arsenal (2-4) | Premier League | Nketiah (2), Smith Rowe, Saka
We ended our three-game losing streak in fine style with a thrilling win at Stamford Bridge.
Twice we took the lead in the first half - through Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe - and twice we were pegged back. But two goals without reply after the break - another from former Chelsea academy striker Nketiah and Bukayo Saka from the penalty spot - were enough to give us a much-needed victory.
Chelsea had had the better of the opening ten minutes. After a flurry of corners Marcos Alonso had a shot deflected just wide. We got enough men back to just about snuff out the chance. Romelu Lukaku then shot wide after a loose pass by Emile Smith Rowe.
Mikel Arteta made three changes to the side that had lost at Southampton at the weekend, with Ben White shifting across to the right and Rob Holding coming in to the centre, and the defence took a while to settle.
But it was a poor pass from the hosts that gave us the chance to open the scoring.
There appeared to be no pressure on Andreas Christensen midway in his own half, but his backpass was woefully underhit, and Nketiah pounced. He took the ball on to the edge of the area, kept his cool and slotted past Edouard Mendy in the Chelsea goal.
It was the striker’s first Premier League goal of the season. But within four minutes it was Nketiah’s turn to give the ball away, and Chelsea levelled.
Timo Werner picked up possession outside the box and though his shot seemed to lack power, a deflection wrong footed Aaron Ramsdale the ball rolled in.
At the other end Nketiah bobbled a shot just wide after wonderful work from Saka just inside the area. The striker’s shot bounced off his other foot and loop the wrong side of the upright.
It was an open game, with plenty of stray passes, and we retook the lead after living dangerously inside our own box. But Granit Xhaka did brilliantly to bring the ball away from danger and launch a counter-attack.
Martin Odegaard took the ball on and rolled it square to Smith Rowe to stroke into the corner precisely from the edge of the box.
Once again though, the lead didn’t last. Cesar Azpilicueta stole in front of Nuno Tavares to turn home a cross in front of goal. It was 2-2 inside half an hour.
Nketiah and Tavares both sent shots wide in immediate response. As the half drew to a close Smith Rowe shot just wide after dancing past three defenders. The keeper was rooted to the spot as the ball flew just the wrong side of the woodwork.
The intensity remained high at the start of the second half, and we took the lead for the third time on the hour mark. Tavares’s cross fell to Nketiah, he looked to have been dispossessed but he showed his striker’s instincts to stab home.
The challenge was to hold the lead this time. Chelsea came back and Alonso had a shot blocked by Gabriel with Ramsdale beaten.
We were getting deeper and deeper as Arteta brought on Cedric as an extra defender. The full back broke free on the right but his pulled back cross was behind Saka. Tavares smashed his chance wide.
We continued to soak up the pressure before sealing the points late on. Saka was hauled down in the box by Azpilicueta, and stepped up himself to thump in goal number four.
Four goals, three points, and the race for the top four is very much alive again.
#arsenal #nketiah #Saka
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Arsenal losing to CP, Brighton and Southampton consecutively then demolishing Chelsea at Stamford Bridge is one of the most Arsenal things that can happen
When we lose 3 games in the row actually we are not under pressure anymore and play to our best possible football way cause we have accepted reality. Sometimes under pressure is the one that may take away our confidence and be the hindrance to our way.
Man u next. No under estimating them
Losing against relegation teams, winning against champions of europe + the world, what the heck is this?
@@giovannopho Arsenal
That really is just Arsenal for you. Little sense. Arsenal, the Gensokyo of English football. There is no logic with the Gunners form and there doesn't need to be.
Nketiah's high press, pace and finishing were magnificent! He isn't much of a pivot, but he seems to have learned a lot from Lacazette and Aubameyang
If laca started that first goal never happens because laca would be in our box still
@@Someone-lg7fj 💯
And he Will leave Arsenal
Next MU..
@@Someone-lg7fj Lacazette is slow as he will be 31 next month
I'm was surprised that Eddie Nketiah scoring a brace against Chelsea and he didn't disappoint me at all. Congratulations to the young man!
Nketiah better than baldzatte
@@ui8500 congratulations to arsenal I think we are back and the next game is man United I think we are going to crash Manchester United into pieces 😀
@@excomedian6856 depends if the GOAT plays then you're in for a challenge if he doesn't then get ready for the top 4
True true, he stepped in for the ailing Laca' and boy a replacement he was!!!
@@ARIYANZA yea, if Phil Jones plays we may have a harder time dismantling that defence.
I want to see this Saka - Ødegaard linkup for the next 5 years minimum. Those 2 are such a joy to watch; they always seem to know exactly what to do
Isn't that good bro
@@ndubuisicharles3864 mad ?
@@ndubuisicharles3864well you were clearly mistaken lol
@@ndubuisicharles3864it is that good❤
And it's currently happening.... 😊😊😊😊
For what Saka went through at the Euros, That penalty nearly made me cry. This kid is beyond special
Our Hale End kids I love them beyond words
Agreed 👍
Also a great trick to get the penalty. Holding Azpilicueta's hand.
shush
Saka after the Euros has gone and produced his best season in an Arsenal shirt, Rashford is having his worst in a United shirt. Bukayo Saka has the right people around him❤
The unity in this team keep us going forward who else see who Lacazette celebrate when Eddie score the brace
Laca still needs to leave.
Laca has always been a team first player even if he doesn't start he still celebrates as if he was playing
Although Laca is ready to leave, he has always been a loyal supporter of the club.
Looks wonderful
@@beelee3738 💯 love Lacazette!
Nketiah's hard press and push and composure is what the entire team needs. There's always some sort of reluctance
As a CIty fan i'm really impressed with the progress of Arsenal under Arteta.
true the process
From defence to attack, Granit Xhaka was the MOTM for me.
That run from defence that led to our 2nd goal was perfection🔥
Yess!! That is something to watch!!
@@alvinfoo10 That nutmeg on Alonzo too. It was brave, but stupid at the same time. I love it though. Don't know where all this confidence came from
That defensive error for first goal 🤭
@@ahmedyafai1 still better than Maguire tho. Sit back down
XHAKA AND ELNENY WAS ON BEAST MOOD TODAY..THEY RUN THE WHOLE SHOW
Boss the defensive midfield together!
@@angriyanto was so happy! One thing about Xhaka he give his all in the field..
today?
Lol a mistake
Probably our midfield is fixed till the end of the season. Elbeny had to play on previous games also, he has big experience and always plays on good level. Lokonga needs to gain the meet
*Congratulations to the team & for Saka he is absolutely beyond special.* 🔥🔥
💪
Lp
Si
Special needs 😂😂😂
I keep coming back to watch this I'll never forget when Eddie scored that first goal damn
Arsenal scored 4 again against Chelsea in pre season
@@aa6eheia156 great result and hopefully they can keep that momentum going into the new season!
What amazes me is Martin Odegard's unsung contribution. His positioning to receive the Xhaka pass then moving near the Chelsea box to receive Saka's pass before assisting Smith Rowe was class.
I second that, amazing player
Martin Odegard reminds me of Gilberto Silva - unsung Invincible of 2003/4 team. Nobody saw him when he played but he was the one who you missed the most when he didn't. Bergkamp too was a master in midfield.
The captain's armband also fits him so, so well. It looks like it does not want to come out of his arm for the upcoming yeara.
See how MO celebrated that goal. Pure satisfaction.
Haha😹
The power of the ball after that penalty kick by Saka 🚀
Used all the anger from the euros to bring home the 3 points for the gunners
Why didn't he do that at the Euros tough ?
@@MT-eo6tq idk ask him
@@MT-eo6tq Probably because it was his first ever career penalty in the most tense situation, should never of taken it
@@igotbannedk no one's first pen should be that
Xhaka and Tavares 🔥🔥 Glad to see Elneny back and playing with confidence.. thanks for that hope to see you in pitch more in coming days. Nketiah looks so sharp, he looks very hungry for goal..
that 2nd goal by nketiah was so funny 😂
Granit Xhaka, you deserve respect ❤️🙏
Poor performance from him actually.
@@ymnulh1495 did you watch the match? He was pretty decent
@@ymnulh1495 You didn't watch the game
@@gasdd71 I watched attentively actually.
@@ymnulh1495 well you don’t understand football then if ur saying Xhaka did bad. How was he bad? He played well.
A crucial block and a goal line clearance by Gabriel as well 👏 brilliant performance
It really was1 I didn't notice his contributions during the game but these highlights show how brilliant he was! Gabriel is hopefully back after a weird spell since he became a dad.
I'm shocked...I love watching Arsenal beat Chelsea. This is the best match of the Gunners this season! Super! Keep it up!🔥💥
Yes I love watching Arsenal play UCL
Brilliant ! I hope Arteta continues to start Eddie Nketiah. Elneny, Xhaka and Odegaarde were fantastic in midfield and I was so pleased to see Saka score that penalty ! I think Arteta got the team selection and tactics perfect. Let's hope they play like this against M.U on Saturday !
Just look at Lacazette when the 3rd goal went in. The unity in this team ❤
Kidding? He’s on his way out when the next flight away from London is announced come end of the season.
@@briantung2145 Even if he's on his way out, he's still showing his love and support towards his teammates.
@@Toxicblackmambahs
Great performance, elneny played so well , few mistakes but he was impressive, we needed this win . another one on Saturday please . COYG❤️❤️
next tomiyasu!!!!!
I loved Elneny's composure. He doesnt do anything fancy and keeps his passes simple. Partey tends to play risky passes and loses the ball many times. I just hope things work nicely for Arsenal going forward
On this Saturday, we flogged ManU 3-1. Big win for Arsenal.
2:00 That Odegaard reaction🔥😎
Saka is never missing a penalty again, ever!
Nketiah might have put Laca on the bench for the rest of the season if he continues to answer calls like he did last night. Happy for Saka's first successful senior penalty especially after the heartbreaking miss at the Euros. 💪🏾❤️
Elneny is our unsung hero 🙌.... Imagine not playing for months then putting up magnificent performance against big team. Serious clutch.
Elneny is a seriously underrated player. Always puts shift in, and runs his heart out.
Fact, he never get rusty,
Played in the league. Remember that he was at the AFCON in January and played to the final
I’d love to see him right-back instead of Cedric. What a clown he is, with his blind set pieces.
4:06 That cheeky backpass to holding almost gave me heart attack 😅 Guy turned into Andreas Neniesta last night
Finally starts for ESR and Nketiah. Both showed what we've been missing, the ability to put the ball in the back of the net. Shoutouts too for Zhaka and Elneny. Tho' the defence was downright flaky.
that second Nketiah goal so good holy easily MVP.
2:01 Ødy was literally screaming “We DID IT !!” Chelsea and Arsenal never let you down! London is red, and always is !
London is red when arsenal only celebrate matches while Chelsea celebrate European cups 😂 😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@mosesrodgers5964 congratulations to you! At least London has history of Champion League winner
Saka really needed that penalty, after all the abuse after Euro. And Odegaard really needed that win. First win as captain 🔥
He sure got it by dirty play
@@agr9432 cry 😢
@@bigballa6963 more
@@agr9432 so many other players get pens like that tho
@@agr9432 look carefully it was a penalty
Both of Nketiah's goals were beautiful ❣️ London is Red✅
My god, this amazing 2 goal is the real goal of the season. ESR is the best finisher of this team. He mastered the mastery
That nutmeg by Xhaka gave me Cazorla flashbacks!
Yeah, but cazorla moves faster, dribble quicker. We need someone as tall as xhaka but with the quality of cazorla 🤩🤩.
Mhen!! I rewinded it, it was spectacular
Our most entertaining game of the season so far, what a performance! COYG!!! ❤️❤️❤️
No defense just vibes 😁
It was city's match
@@abimbolaolalekanfaruq4849 city's match was wow. Man I was angry we lost but gosh, we gave city a game.
@@aokaparagit the officials won it for them.
@@abimbolaolalekanfaruq4849 fair point bcz I didn't understand the penalty
Perfect match for arsenal incredible score from Smith.This team teaches us to never give up.Nice job arteta
It's time Arsenal, small teams been beating us,but we prevailed over Chelsea, great win Arsenal.I always been an Arsenal fan for years, never changed, die hard fan
Massive win to reignite out top 4 hopes, get behind the team and let's beat United on Saturday COYG !!!
We got this brother! COYG!!!!!
Though I Am Arsenal Fan But Impossible To Beat Manchester United.
No chance mate we gonna thrash you guys
@@rayyan2242 we will see then xx😈
@@rayyan2242 keep dreaming lmao
Great team performance from the lads!👏🏼 They showed up big time. Arteta's masterclass selection, a bold one. Xhaka-Elneny did the job brilliantly. Eddie was there when needed, clinical.📞 There were and will be bumps on the road, so stick up for them until the end of the season. We lose and win as a team! 🔴❤️ P.S. Bench Cam is still around, aight? 😄
One of the few times a back 3 formation worked
Love that second goal, from hands on your heads and mouth to jubilation in a flash, it's dope.
Arsenal will always be my team no matter what
Great to see Eddie getting some goals. He has some bite about him, just needs game time and confidence and hopefully he flourishes
I’d rather see him do that on another loan deal where he can get guaranteed playtime. Too much of a risk to play him week in & out atm
Can't remember the last time we were blessed with 5min highlights. Long may it continue !!!
Cmon Gunners! Love from Brazil (Natal/RN)! 🔴⚪🔴⚪
Get goosebumps every time I watch the second arsenal goal. The way they work hard to win back the lost ball, granits nutmeg and Smith rowes cool finish! We were spoiled with a great match yesterday 🙌
Odegaard's reaction to the second goal is amazing
Exactly... Look at his movement when xhaka got the ball..
I’m rooting for the Gunners to get top 4, what a season you’ve had. Don’t think anyone expected it at the beginning of the season and even less after that dreadful start. Imagine if you had sacked Arteta then
Let's hope they can win the last six games.
considering Liverpool will beat Spurs at Home, Arsenal could secure the top 4, the only thing stopping them from finishing top 4 are themselves
@@borinjeremia7418 game against tottenham will be crucial for us
@@borinjeremia7418 Spurs will do to Liverpool just exactly what they did to Manchester City. Spurs will win
@@wrldstxr Imagine if we beat United and Spurs lose to Brentford. I expect a lose to Liverpool too. Then all we have to do is match Spurs results in the rest of the matches.
That Saka penalty gave me World Cup flashbacks.
M.Ø contribution to the team is just immense.That kid is a gem🤩💖
Can we talk about how good Xhaka was?
he was incredible mate if it wasn't for Eddie bagging two i would say Xhaka for MOTM.
@@Teelee97 because he need a DM who can perfectly compliments him
For me the best thing we learned from this game is that Elneny has to start till the end of the season. Sick performance. Also Lokonga isn't ready yet for Arsenal.
We are back this Sunday against Chelsea and looking at Arsenal as a team we are stronger compared to last year but we need to score goals , Jesus should get a couple this game
I want the repeat of this glorious moment on Sunday
1-0 to the arsenal
People need to respect Nketiah a lot of fans been saying he's not good enough he proved himself this game
XHAKA was unreal and odegrad too 👀🌌
Ah yes our future captain, marnit odegrad 😆
Gabriel's effort at the back is not spoken about enough tbh.
Don’t ever forget that, Tavares, lakonga, eleny, and nketia started this game 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
As a city fan, come on you gooners. Massive respect for Mikel and his boys. Hope arsenal comes top 4. It’s been long and I want to see them back in the ucl
respect
I didn’t city get fans lol 😂
افضل الصلاة والسلام على النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم
@@Toxicblackmambahs افضل الصلاة والسلام على النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم
افضل الصلاة والسلام على النبي صلى الله عليه افضل وسلم
Man that nketiah first goal celebration was the best 👍 🤣
Good high press from Nketiah, I love watching these young folks, I love what Mikel is doing with the boys!❤️
This game had me shared a tear im proud to be an Arsenal fan
That second Arsenal goal was a thing of beauty. Granit Xavi played the team out of trouble magnificently and then that finish by ESR. wow.
Granit Xavi
🤣😂🤣😂
Finally, Highlights we actually want to watch! Brilliant job by the lads, Nketiah showing Chelsea what they missed out on, Saka with an ice cold pen and Esr finishing another goal that shows just how great this young team can be. We can’t keep this as our trophy for this season, On we go back to the Emirates to give us another edge in the top four race gainst United.
Chelsea miss UCL
Those kids in attack are a trouble for any opponent. The champions is my obsession. Greetings from Peru!
Arsenal's pressing quality made it difficult for the opponents. Midfield compactness was also excellent. Eddie's workrate allowed Arsenal to get forward.
Delusional fam. 2 goals are horrendous defensive errors from 2 underperforming youths ( christ and sarr) while the penal on saka is a fkn DISGRACE
@@samiouldzeine8076 clueless
Loved how laca celebrated with Eddie after he scored his second goal❤
Smith-Rowe is so intelligent. His movement is top-notch.
Elneny-Ghaka-ESR-Saka-Nketiah-Ben vhite-Gabriel-Ødegard perfeckt
Xhakas defensive positioning and awareness on our second goal counter was insanely good , then to slip it past the first man and casually nutmeg the 2nd man and play out a calm ball to the correct man was actually class , fair play , not his biggest fan either
No one is talking of Tavares's pass to Nketiah at 3:15. It was magnificent
That was dope
No one in any case for a long time gives Xhaka credits... He's class player who continuing to love this club even he is the most critisising player
Nketiah charging up front scattered Chelsea defence and put them under intense pressure to make mistakes. The lads took their chances very well. Well done gunners
I love that the second goal got started with Xhaka nutmegging the drunk driving murderer Alonso. Great stuff
I know Nketiah really rose up to the occasion but let's wait and see how he fairs till the end of the season. Also for Saka to step up for the penalty, absolutely amazing given what happened at the Euros.
Elneny & Nketiah were immense last night. Xhaka also capped off a fine performance. COYG!!!
the buildup to arsenal's second goal was insane, xhaka casually nutmegging the guy practically in his own box what a goat
Nketiah is a rare breed today, a true predator who acts on instinct for his position and actions. I wonder if he can keep this quality as he develops, with the modern game being so controlled and unspontaneous.
Ngl xhaka,elneny and Rob holding was immense and also love the passion from the team COYG♥️♥️🔴⚪
More of Elneny. I pray they don't disappoint on sat
Came back after the latest win. Miss ESR! This was a magical night
Wow wow wow!!! What a performance by Arsenal. A thumping Derby victory at Stamford Bridge. Congratulations for all the players behind the scenes. You may not have scored the goals but each pass you made, each block you made, every interception contributed to the victory. Kudos
Love the passion after the saka pen…… look what it means to all of us ❤
I love this match. If we can play like this for remaining matches, we can beat spurs and go to champs!! COYG COYG
Let's just hope the remaining teams give us free goals the way Chelsea did🙂
Lol Nketiah against Romero? Can't wait for the London derby
@@nellyt327 balogun crushed romero ,nketiah will send pomero to beds
Nketiah his footballs from another world......all my gunners wish u all the best
Top 4 in our hands 🔴👏💪
A great day for arsenal🎌nketiah,xhaka,elneny worked tirelessly to reignite our hopes of top four...London is red🔴⚪🏆
Let's go I'm a arsenal fan.Did you know that nketiah was rejected by Chelsea. He got his revenge Good luck
Finally a highlights video longer than 2 minutes!!!!!
Just can’t stop watching this highlights. Jus the best.😭😭
There’s no arsenal without xhaka ....man always gives his all ❤, even though we won arteta playing sambi over elneny in the last three matches is just silly....I understand he hates Pepe but that’s his business,for me pepe will always be in my heart cos he is special
He doesn't hate Pepe. He is frustrated with him many times. As are most of us He came on and gave away a stupid freekick in almost the last second against Villa, which they nearly scored from. That's frustrating
He doesn't hate Pepe. Pepe has been given chance after chance after chance, yet he failed to prove himself. Sometimes, he appears nervy. Or maybe, it's the critics. Maybe that price tag was too heavy on his shoulders. I don't want us to sell him coz I see a lot of potentials in him. He has two years left on his contract. Arsenal's only fear is him going a a free.
@@rayanderson1941 Mehn he hates Pepe it’s so clear and the reason it’s because he didn’t buy him....trust me if arteta had bought him he would play him regardless...playing lokonga in our three previous loss matches proved that....like I would have preferred Ben white as cdm and holding at the back in that last three matches even if he didn’t want to play elneny there still other options....I just hope he ego won’t bring him down bcos I believe arteta as a coach understand the game and isn’t afraid to make changes in formations unlike ole Gunnar...the only time we are going to see the best arteta as a coach is if arsenal makes top 4 and he offloads the players he doesn’t like including Pepe which would hurt me personally because Pepe has potential he just needs a coach that believes in him and guide him but sometimes in life you just have to move on... so let’s see what the future holds though
@@thegazahimself The last time Pepe started a game was October
The love I have for this team is💪♥️
I'm so proud of Arsenal! The young lads are making me love their football though I'm a utd fan. Love Saka, ESR, Eddie...
Mount reaction after saka's penalty 😂😂😂 he's like,this guy is good 🔥🔥
Nketiah proved me wrong. His speed makes him to be good at high press. Xhaka was immense. He's the one who initiated the attack of the second goal
I like how Nketia got pressure on players and doesn't give up big up Nketia
Odegaard's reaction after second goal, priceless♡♡♡♡♡
Nkethiah is a nuisance in front of goal what a player he's becoming 🔥❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥
Our second goal was one of the most arsenal goals I’ve ever seen we go from one missed pass to conceding to then go on the counter with some great passing and a good finish
The Arsenal Way
@@kithinga damn straight 😂
That Smith Rowe was an amazing team gol!!! Congrats! Cheers from a Liverpool supporter
After West Ham match, Eddie is slowly becoming my favorite.
The sum up of the game at stamford bridge was all about team work, speedy, quality. Eddie's quick goals was sensational top 4 race is revived, most importantly 3 crucial away points bagged.Thank you ARS n Mikel. Next victim pls
Saka, Smith Rowe, Odegaard, Martinelli, and many young players will lead Arsenal to finish in the top-four and return to the UEFA Champions League for sure!
Sweet victory for us! Nobody could ever predicted this result. Go on boys! We should be starting Nkaita now.
As a barca fan congrats Arsenal fan
@@samiavri2023 thanks bro!