"For big periods the team performed in an excellent way. The margin should've been more at halftime. The way we conceded was painful but Chelsea have good players. Uncomfortable because they have so much quality. When they use the keeper they can get out of the situation with 10 men."
"You have them there and think now you're going to win it, and they get out of it. They have players against our big center backs. They can hold it and change the game. They are an impressive side. Very important. Chelsea are the second-best with one less goal. You see it everywhere."
Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, strengthening their Premier League title challenge. William Saliba opened the scoring from a set piece, but Arsenal conceded an own goal when Piero Hincapie deflected Reece James' corner. Jurrien Timber's header from a corner ultimately decided the match. Arsenal entered unbeaten in five league matches but had drawn twice in their previous eight games while Manchester City accumulated 16 points from 18. Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged his team's strong first-half performance but noted defensive vulnerabilities, particularly in set-piece situations. He praised Chelsea's quality and adaptability despite their numerical disadvantage, emphasizing the importance of set-piece execution and defending in modern football.
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