The just concluded local derby between Chelsea and Arsenal ended in favor to the home team with a 2 goal lead.
Both teams holding the 4th and 5th positions respectively in the Premier League did what they can in maintaining their spots and for the winning team breaking the points ahead of them to the top 4.
The match at the Emirates Stadium, London with an attendance of 59979 adjourned in an unexpected way. With Anthony Taylor calling the shots, the gunners had a lead in the 14th minute by Lacazette assisted by Hector Bellerin. Minutes later the men on red sealed the win with a header from Koscielny, apparently the only goals scored in the match.
Chelsea under their new manager Sarri Maurizio is in good form than their opponent. Into the second half, the away team looked forward to equal the game but to no avail, although they won the ball possession being 39% – 61%, they lost 3 points in securing the 4th position