London: Chelsea took a 1-1 home draw with Arsenal in Sunday’s London derby in the English Premier League. In the first half at Chelsea’s home Stamford Bridge, Arsenal’s German star Kai Havertz scored, but after a VAR review, his goal was disallowed for offside. Arsenal broke the deadlock in the 60th minute as Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli was free at the far post to score from a narrow angle. Norwegian star Martin Odegaard, who returned for Arsenal after a lengthy absence due to injury, assisted him with a through ball. Ten minutes later, Chelsea equalized as Portuguese forward Pedro Neto unleashed a powerful low strike to beat Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, with Enzo Fernandez providing the assist. In injury time, Arsenal’s Belgian forward Leandro Trossard wasted a chance in the box after a teamwork effort, resulting in both teams sharing the points.
According to Anadolu Agency, Chelsea and Arsenal now have 19 points each, placing them in the Premier League’s top four. Manchester City occupies the se
cond position with 23 points after a 2-1 loss at Brighton on Saturday. Meanwhile, leaders Liverpool extended their point gap by defeating Aston Villa 2-0 on Saturday, capitalizing on their nearest opponents dropping points over the weekend. The Reds have accumulated 28 points in 11 matches, securing the top spot on the league table. On Sunday, mid-table Tottenham Hotspur were surprised by visitors Ipswich, who won 2-1 in London. Manchester United, sitting 13th in the standings, triumphed over Leicester City with a 3-0 victory at home on Sunday, with regulars Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho finding the net. Leicester City defender Victor Kristiansen scored an own goal at Old Trafford. The Premier League will resume on Saturday, Nov. 23, following the international break. The results of matchweek 11 included Brentford defeating Bournemouth 3-2, Crystal Palace falling to Fulham 0-2, a goalless draw between West Ham United and Everton, Wolves overcoming Southampton 2-0, and Nottingham Forest losing to Newc
astle United 1-3.