Makeshift striker Mikel Merino scores a crucial equaliser against 10-man Chelsea as Arsenal move five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Chelsea overcame a 38th minute red card for Moises Caicedo as they held on for a 1-1 draw against runaway league leaders Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Summer arrival Viktor Gyökeres is also being evaluated closely after his recent hamstring complaint. Both forwards are believed to have travelled with the squad, offering a potential boost as Arsenal look to carry attacking momentum into one of the division’s most challenging fixtures.

The draw for the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup took place on Wednesday and threw up some interesting ties. It was held after an entertaining night of fourth-round action, which saw Arsenal beat Brighton and Liverpool suffer yet another defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace.

MAN CHELSEA earned a 1-1 draw with leaders Arsenal in the Premier League today. The Blues secured a point despite playing more than half the match with 10 men, after Moises Caicedo was shown a straight red card in the 38th minute.

Arsenal finish “difficult” week with hard-fought draw. Mikel Arteta praised his Arsenal side after an “immensely difficult” week ended with a 1-1 with 10-man Chelsea at St

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta feels that his side should have taken advantage of 10-man Chelsea