Arsenal come from behind to draw 2-2 against Chelsea: Stats
Arsenal made a comeback in a lively second half against Chelsea on matchday nine of the Premier League 2023-24 season. Arsenal, who were 1-0 down at half-time, saw Chelsea claim a 2-0 lead when Mykhailo Mudryk scored in the 48th minute. However, a costly error from Robert Sanchez saw Declan Rice pull a goal back before Leandro Trossard equalized in the 84th minute.
Palmer scripts Premier League record; Arsenal's run ends
As per Opta, aged 21 years and 168 days, Cole Palmer is the third-youngest player to score a penalty in back-to-back Premier League appearances. He is behind only Bukayo Saka (20y 230d) and Peter Ndlovu (21y 50d). After winning each of their last three away Premier League matches against Chelsea, Arsenal saw their run come to an end.
Unbeaten records for Arsenal and Chelsea
Arsenal are now unbeaten in their last 16 London derbies (W11 D5). Chelsea are unbeaten in three successive Premier League games and four in all competitions since a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa last month.
Arsenal remain unbeaten in Premier League 2023-24
Arsenal are second in the points table with 21 points from nine matches. Mikel Arteta's men are unbeaten this season (W6 D3). Arsenal trail leaders Manchester City on goal difference. Meanwhile, Chelsea are ninth with 12 points (W3 D3 L3).
How did the match pan out?
Chelsea went ahead after Palmer converted his penalty which was awarded after the referee was asked by VAR to see a handball footage on the monitor. Arsenal hardly offered anything and went 2-0 down right after half-time when Mudryk caught David Raya off balance at the near post. Sanchez's awful pass led to Rice scoring for Arsenal before Trossard poked the ball in.
Saka clocks his 29th Premier League assist
Bukayo Saka provided the assist for Arsenal's second goal. Saka has registered his 29th Premier League assist, including three this season.
