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Chelsea FC vs Arsenal FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Chelsea FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Arsenal FC
Wed 12 May 2021 · 19:15 UTC Stamford Bridge HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 90' Thomas Partey

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Arsenal FC — Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

Match Details

  • Referee Kevin Friend
  • Referee Lee Mason
  • Referee Darren Cann
  • Referee Simon Long
  • Referee Scott Ledger
  • Referee Andre Marriner

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 0
5 Coventry City FC 0 0
6 Hull City AFC 0 0
7 Ipswich Town FC 0 0
8 Arsenal FC 0 0
9 Manchester City FC 0 0
10 Manchester United FC 0 0
11 Aston Villa FC 0 0
12 Liverpool FC 0 0
13 AFC Bournemouth 0 0
14 Sunderland AFC 0 0
15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 0
16 Brentford FC 0 0
17 Chelsea FC 0 0
18 Fulham FC 0 0
19 Newcastle United FC 0 0
20 Everton FC 0 0
21 Leeds United FC 0 0
22 Crystal Palace FC 0 0
23 Nottingham Forest FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

4
4
10
Chelsea FC 18 games · Avg 3.2 goals Arsenal FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-12 Chelsea FC 0–1 Arsenal FC 2020-12-26 Arsenal FC 3–1 Chelsea FC 2020-08-01 Arsenal FC 2–1 Chelsea FC 2020-01-21 Chelsea FC 2–2 Arsenal FC 2019-12-29 Arsenal FC 1–2 Chelsea FC

Recent Form

Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May Arsenal FC H 0–1 L
08 May Manchester City FC A 2–1 W
05 May Real Madrid CF H 2–0 W
01 May Fulham FC H 2–0 W
27 Apr Real Madrid CF A 1–1 D
24 Apr West Ham United FC A 1–0 W
Arsenal FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May Chelsea FC A 1–0 W
09 May West Bromwich Albion FC H 3–1 W
06 May Villarreal CF H 0–0 D
02 May Newcastle United FC A 2–0 W
29 Apr Villarreal CF A 1–2 L
23 Apr Everton FC H 0–1 L

Season Stats

Chelsea FC Arsenal FC
#17 Position #8
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Chelsea FC are 17th (0 pts). Arsenal FC are 8th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Chelsea FC is hosting Arsenal FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Arsenal FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' The travelling Arsenal FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Chelsea FC.
  • 16' What composure from Emile Smith Rowe! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 21' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 26' Arsenal FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 31' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 36' Rob Holding is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Chelsea FC tonight.
  • 41' Reece James has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
  • 46' Another substitution for Chelsea FC to replace Billy Gilmour by Callum Hudson-Odoi on 46 minute.
  • 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Chelsea FC in their trying to find a way past Arsenal FC's compact .
  • 56' Chelsea FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 61' Thomas Partey has been relatively quiet despite scoring 20 goals in his last 523 appearances.
  • 65' Chelsea FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Olivier Giroud is hanging Kai Havertz on the field on 65 minute.
  • 66' The crowd applauds Kai Havertz as he leaves the pitch. Olivier Giroud steps in for Chelsea FC.
  • 71' Jorginho has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 76' Arsenal FC is showing some good football. However, Arsenal FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 78' Hakim Ziyech gets the nod from Chelsea FC. He replaces Azpilicueta and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 79' Arsenal FC make a change. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang trudges off to be replaced by Alexandre Lacazette on 79 minutes.
  • 84' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 88' Another substitution for Arsenal FC to replace Hector Bellerin by Calum Chambers on 88 minute.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Thomas Partey argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

Chelsea FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Tuchel

Arsenal FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arteta

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 3
Azpilicueta 2
Ben White 2
Martinelli 2
Martin Odegaard 2
Alexandre Lacazette 2
Bukayo Saka 2
Pedro 2

Head to Head

2021-05-12 Chelsea FC 0–1 Arsenal FC 2020-12-26 Arsenal FC 3–1 Chelsea FC 2020-08-01 Arsenal FC 2–1 Chelsea FC 2020-01-21 Chelsea FC 2–2 Arsenal FC 2019-12-29 Arsenal FC 1–2 Chelsea FC

Chelsea FC Form

2021-05-12 Chelsea FC 0–1 Arsenal FC L 2021-05-08 Manchester City FC 1–2 Chelsea FC W 2021-05-05 Chelsea FC 2–0 Real Madrid CF W 2021-05-01 Chelsea FC 2–0 Fulham FC W 2021-04-27 Real Madrid CF 1–1 Chelsea FC D 2021-04-24 West Ham United FC 0–1 Chelsea FC W

Arsenal FC Form

2021-05-12 Chelsea FC 0–1 Arsenal FC W 2021-05-09 Arsenal FC 3–1 West Bromwich Albion FC W 2021-05-06 Arsenal FC 0–0 Villarreal CF D 2021-05-02 Newcastle United FC 0–2 Arsenal FC W 2021-04-29 Villarreal CF 2–1 Arsenal FC L 2021-04-23 Arsenal FC 0–1 Everton FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.51 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.63 Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 88% + Under — clean sheet likely 79%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Chelsea FC27% Draw42% Arsenal FC31%
Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes21% 0% No79%
Avg goals/match: 1.14
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 65%
35%
± 1.5 32%
68%
± 2.5 12%
88%
± 3.5 4%
96%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Arsenal FC
73%
Chelsea FC or Arsenal FC
58%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Chelsea FC13% Draw70% Arsenal FC17%
Actual: Arsenal FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
34.8%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
14.3%
1 – 1
11.5%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
3.6%
1 – 2
3.5%
2 – 1
2.7%
0 – 3
1.2%
2 – 2
1.1%
1 – 3
0.8%
3 – 0
0.6%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Arsenal FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 17% 78%
-0.5 22% — 78%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 22% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
53% ✗
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
61% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.