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Published: April 20, 2022 9:40 pm

Last Updated: April 20, 2022 9:48 pm

Arsenal trio star as Chelsea fail to impress: Chelsea vs Arsenal player ratings

Arsenal put their top 4 charge back on track with a brilliant 4-2 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.

After a hectic opening 45 minutes, the sides went in level in a pulsating game for the neutral but that had fans of both clubs hiding behind the sofa. Eddie Nketiah opened the scoring after being gifted the ball from Andreas Christensen in the opening minutes, but the lead lasted just moments as Timo Werner saw his shot deflected past Aaron Ramsdale.

In a game that was more end-to-end than many anticipated, Arsenal retook the lead courtesy of a cute finish from Emile Smith Rowe, but once again the hosts pegged them back with an equally impudent effort from Azpilicueta.

The second half began with far less frenzy, but it was in the chaotic manner of the game that Arsenal took the lead for a third time, with Nketiah bundling through several challenges to poke past Mendy for his second of the game.

And, with Chelsea pushing for an equaliser, Bukayo Saka was fouled inside the area by Azpilicueta, before the Arsenal star brushed himself off to put the result beyond all doubt in added time.

Chelsea

Edouard Mendy – 5

Could not do much about any of the goals, but offered some questionable footwork when put under pressure.

Reece James – 5

Couldn’t affect the game in the way that he so often does. Will have better nights.

Andreas Christensen – 4

Made a horrible error for the opening goal of the game, and looked well off the pace. Was withdrawn at half-time.

Malang Sarr – 4

Struggled alongside Christensen in the Chelsea backline. Shows just how much the Blues will miss Rudiger should he not stay beyond this summer.

Cesar Azpilicueta – 5

Popped up in the six-yard box to poke home his side’s second goal, but was guilty of being sloppy at the back and conceded a late penalty.

Marcos Alonso – 5

Is not the first to have struggled against Bukayo Saka this season, and could not influence the game in the final third as he would have liked. Was withdrawn late on.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek – 6

A passenger for much of the first half, the midfielder could not put his mark on the game as it flew from end to end.

N’Golo Kante – 6

His usual busy self, but to no avail. Felt like both Kovacic and Jorginho were missed.

Mason Mount – 6

Making his 100th Premier League appearance for the Blues, Mount looked dangerous for much of the game and provided the assist for his side’s second goal.

Romelu Lukaku – 4

Booed off as he was taken off after an hour, in a goal-fest it was yet another blank for Chelsea’s record signing.

Timo Werner – 7

Levelled the scoring just moments after the Nketiah opener and looked dangerous up against Rob Holding. Faded as the game went on but always a threat.

Subs:

Thiago Silva – 5

Was unable to prevent Nketiah grabbing a second but brought some much needed calm to the occasion.

Kai Havertz – 5

Was unable to grab the much needed equaliser.

Hakim Ziyech – N/A

Came on late on in the piece and hardly touched the ball.

Arsenal

Aaron Ramsdale – 5

Flapped at an early corner and will feel he could have done better for Werner’s goal. Was quick off his line to mop up danger in the second half.

Ben White – 5

Looked out of place at times playing at right back and was caught on the ball for Arsenal’s second. Has had better nights.

Gabriel – 7

Headed a corner off the line in the opening minutes and was rarely caught out. The standout in the Gunners backline.

Rob Holding – 5

Looked rusty in the opening minutes but battled through the game on his first league start since January. As usual, excelled in the later backs to the wall effort.

Nuno Tavares – 5

Once again looked well out of his depth in the first half, but settled as the second half went on. Still a weak point in Mikel Arteta’s defence.

Granit Xhaka – 8

A nutmeg on the edge of his own penalty area to set up the second goal displayed the confidence the Swiss international is playing with right now. Was excellent in midfield.

Mohamed Elneny- 7

Came in for only his second league start of the season and was his usual solid self.

Bukayo Saka – 7

Had the beating of Marcos Alonso time and time again throughout the game, and banished his Euro 2020 penalty demons with an emphatic spot kick.

Emile Smith Rowe – 7

Provided a cute finish for the second goal midway through the first half of this chaotic match. Flashes of brilliance from the youngster but could not translate it into further contributions.

Martin Odegaard – 8

Ran the show for the Gunners in the first half, and was a calm head in a chaotic game. Continues to prove a bargain signing for the club.

Eddie Nketiah – 9

Was handed the opening goal on a plate but made sure not to waste it to begin the upset. His second was equally fortuitous, but just what he needed as he ended the Gunners’ drought in front of goal.

Subs:

Gabriel Martinelli – 6

Was full of running but came on with the Gunners deciding to shut up shop, and as a result got little service.

Cedric  – 4

Came on to help see out the game and did that, but squandered two glorious chances to ease the nerves and put the game to bed.

Lacazette – N/A

Came on in added time.

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Premier League table

# Team MP D P
1 Liverpool FC 32 61 76
2 Manchester City 31 52 74
3 Chelsea FC 30 41 62
4 Tottenham Hotspur 32 18 57
5 Arsenal FC 31 8 54
6 Manchester United 33 4 54
7 West Ham United 33 9 52
8 Wolverhampton Wanderers 32 5 49
9 Leicester City 30 -4 40
10 Brighton & Hove Albion 32 -8 40
11 Brentford FC 33 -8 39
12 Southampton FC 32 -14 39
13 Crystal Palace 31 3 37
14 Newcastle United 32 -19 37
15 Aston Villa 31 -4 36
16 Leeds United 32 -30 33
17 Everton FC 30 -19 28
18 Burnley FC 31 -19 25
19 Watford FC 32 -32 22
20 Norwich City 32 -44 21
Player Team Goals
Salah, Mohamed Liverpool FC 22
Son, Heung Min Tottenham Hotspur 17
Ronaldo, Cristiano Manchester United 15
Jota, Diogo Liverpool FC 15
Mane, Sadio Liverpool FC 14
Kane, Harry Tottenham Hotspur 12
Toney, Ivan Brentford FC 12
Mahrez, Riyad Manchester City 11
De Bruyne, Kevin Manchester City 11
Zaha, Wilfried Crystal Palace 11
Mount, Mason Chelsea FC 10
Dennis, Emmanuel Watford FC 10
Saka, Bukayo Arsenal FC 10
Pukki, Teemu Norwich City 10
Sterling, Raheem Manchester City 10
Raphinha Leeds United 10
Vardy, Jamie Leicester City 10
Smith-Rowe, Emile Arsenal FC 10
Bowen, Jarrod West Ham United 9
Fernandes, Bruno Manchester United 9





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What is still up for grabs on the Premier League final day?

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Published: May 20, 2022 2:27 pm

Last Updated: May 20, 2022 3:30 pm

What is still up for grabs on the Premier League final day?

The end of one of the most intense and exciting Premier League seasons is on the horizon, with the final day fixtures all kicking off at 4 pm on Sunday. And, for the first time in the history of the division, all of the title race, relegation scrap and chase for European spots are up for grabs in the last round of fixtures.

Better yet, only three clubs have nothing still to play for this season (Norwich, Watford and Chelsea), with every other club still able to change positions should results go one way or another on the final day.

Here’s everything that still needs to be decided on the final day.

The title race

Both Manchester City and Liverpool can still have their name etched onto the Premier League trophy for this season with favourable results.

It has caused something of a logistical nightmare too, with the actual Premier League trophy set to be in Manchester while a replica is being taken to Liverpool in case the Reds manage to overturn the deficit.

So, what is needed? Manchester City sit a point clear, and have a superior goal difference, meaning that if they win, the title will be theirs no matter what Liverpool do.

Therefore, Liverpool need to win against Wolves and hope that Guardiola’s side are held to a draw or are beaten by Aston Villa. A draw will not be good enough for Klopp’s side, regardless of the result at the Etihad Stadium.

European hopefuls

Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool are all assured of their Champions League berths next season, but beyond that, which competition Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United and West Ham play in next season is still to be decided.

Tottenham head to Carrow Road knowing that a draw will be enough against bottom of the league and already-relegated Norwich to ensure they take the fourth Champions League spot.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are relying on Spurs to lose, while they themselves need to beat Everton. Should those results occur, they will leapfrog their north London rivals into the final Champions League spot. In all likelihood, however, they will be playing Europa League football next season.

But who will join them in Europe’s second-tier competition is as of yet unknown. Manchester United are in the driving seat, but their poor goal difference means that should they not pick up three points against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, West Ham could leapfrog them with a win against Brighton.

Should West Ham not win, or Manchester United grab all three points, it will be the Red Devils in the Europa League next season, while the Hammers will have to make do with Conference League football.

Waving the Premier League goodbye

Norwich and Watford have already seen their relegation from the Premier League confirmed, but the third relegation spot is still up in the air.

Everton ensured that they no longer need to concern themselves, winning against Crystal Palace in midweek to ensure that they will be a Premier League club next season. However, one of either Burnley or Leeds will be relegated come the end of Sunday’s fixtures, with both currently tied on 35 points.

Leeds face a tricky trip to Brentford, knowing that their awful goal difference has left their destiny out of their hands. They need to better Burnley’s result, with the Clarets at home to a resurgent Newcastle United.

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Premier League table

# Team MP D P
1 Manchester City 37 72 90
2 Liverpool FC 37 66 89
3 Chelsea FC 37 42 71
4 Tottenham Hotspur 37 24 68
5 Arsenal FC 37 9 66
6 Manchester United 37 1 58
7 West Ham United 37 11 56
8 Wolverhampton Wanderers 37 -3 51
9 Leicester City 37 0 49
10 Brighton & Hove Albion 37 -4 48
11 Brentford FC 37 -7 46
12 Newcastle United 37 -19 46
13 Crystal Palace 37 3 45
14 Aston Villa 37 -1 45
15 Southampton FC 37 -21 40
16 Everton FC 37 -19 39
17 Burnley FC 37 -18 35
18 Leeds United 37 -38 35
19 Watford FC 37 -42 23
20 Norwich City 37 -56 22
Player Team Goals
Salah, Mohamed Liverpool FC 22
Son, Heung Min Tottenham Hotspur 21
Ronaldo, Cristiano Manchester United 18
Kane, Harry Tottenham Hotspur 16
De Bruyne, Kevin Manchester City 15
Jota, Diogo Liverpool FC 15
Mane, Sadio Liverpool FC 15
Vardy, Jamie Leicester City 14
Sterling, Raheem Manchester City 13
Zaha, Wilfried Crystal Palace 13
Bowen, Jarrod West Ham United 12
Toney, Ivan Brentford FC 12
Mount, Mason Chelsea FC 11
Maddison, James Leicester City 11
Saka, Bukayo Arsenal FC 11
Mahrez, Riyad Manchester City 11
Richarlison Everton FC 11
Pukki, Teemu Norwich City 11
Watkins, Ollie Aston Villa 11
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Reece James equalled Hazard benchmark in Chelsea’s draw with Leicester

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Published: May 20, 2022 3:12 pm

Last Updated: May 20, 2022 11:01 pm

How Reece James equalled an Eden Hazard benchmark in Chelsea’s meeting with Leicester

 

Chelsea star Reece James secured for himself an altogether impressive benchmark during the club’s meeting with Leicester City on Thursday.

Thomas Tuchel’s troops were of course back in action just shy of 24 hours ago.

Fresh off the back of finale heartbreak, on this occasion in the FA Cup, the Blues welcomed the aforementioned Leicester to Stamford Bridge, with sights set firmly on a bounce-back result.

When all was said and done, however, Chelsea were forced to make do with a share of the spoils, owing to a 1-1 stalemate.

It was Leicester who opened the scoring on the day, courtesy of James Maddison, before Marcos Alonso’s latest strike ensured that the evening’s hosts would not come away empty-handed.

As alluded to above, though, it was Chelsea’s other starting wing-back on Thursday who in fact went on to turn heads post-match.

This came owing to a statistic coming to the fore online, highlighting Reece James’ stellar production in the attacking third across the campaign to date.

As per statisticians Opta, after teeing up Alonso’s equaliser, James became the first Chelsea player aged 22 or younger to rack up eight or more Premier League assists in a single season since Eden Hazard in 2012/13.

Hornets up next

Turning attentions back towards the road ahead, Chelsea will of course close out what has proven an altogether disappointing campaign this weekend, when they welcome Championship-bound Watford to west London.

After surrendering their status as European champions, as well as slipping to defeat in the finals of both the League Cup and FA Cup, Tuchel’s troops are primed to finish 3rd in the Premier League table, potentially as many as 22 points adrift of the eventual champions.

 

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5 talking points ahead of the latest Premier League action

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Published: May 20, 2022 3:13 pm

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Gameweek 38: 5 talking points ahead of the latest Premier League action

Gameweek 38 of the 2021/22 Premier League season is set to play out over the course of the upcoming weekend.

The action starts and ends on Sunday afternoon with every single side in action at 4 pm UK time.

Ahead of the chaos getting underway, 101 have picked out five key talking points.

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Who will win the Premier League?

As proved the case in 2018/19, the Premier League title race will go down to the final day.

Manchester City are the current leaders, sitting one point clear of Liverpool with a +6 goal difference.

As a result, City will be crowned Premier League champions for a 4th time under Pep Guardiola if they beat Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa, or even if they lose and Liverpool fail to beat Wolves.

Arsenal to miss out on Champions League

This season’s race for the top-four has been one of the most entertaining in many years. Both Arsenal and Tottenham have shown their quality at points in the campaign. However, both clubs have also experienced some rather embarrassing spells of form.

And it was Arsenal’s latest dip that looks set to cost them a Champions League place. Mikel Arteta’s side are two points off Spurs with a much worse goal difference.

This means that the only way Arsenal can clinch a top-four place now is by beating Everton and hoping that Spurs somehow lose to Norwich on Sunday.

West Ham back in Europa League?

The hunt for the final Europa League place will go down to the final day.

Manchester United are currently 6th, but are in dismal form and face a tough meeting with Crystal Palace to round out their campaign.

West Ham, meanwhile, are just two points adrift of United with a much better goal difference, meaning they can secure 6th by beating Brighton, whilst the Red Devils fail to get the better of Palace.

Relegation battle continues

Everton secured their Premier League survival on Thursday evening, but the battle to avoid the drop will go down to the final day.

Burnley and Leeds United are currently locked on 35 points, though the former sit 17th due to their +20 goal difference.

This means that Leeds need to better Burnley’s result if they hope to stay up. Jesse Marsch’s side will take on Brentford whilst the Clarets face Newcastle on Sunday.

A top-10 finish

Finally, though not exactly the most exciting achievement, the fight to finish in the top half of the Premier League is too going down to the final day.

Brighton currently sit in 10th place with 48 points. However, any of Brentford, Newcastle, Crystal Palace or Aston Villa could end up in that spot come Sunday evening.

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