"Despite the man advantage, the Blues did not fade in the physical battle at Stamford Bridge, breaking the deadlock just on the other side of half-time through a Trevoh Chalobah header. Arsenal have widely been regarded as the best team in England by some distance so far this season, perhaps even in Europe too, but Maresca believes his side were better."
"I think that we are a better team compared to last season. We are more close, and then we see where we are in February, March. Pushed to give an answer on whether the Blues are title challenges, Maresca tried his best to remain composed. We are there, the Italian responded, with a glint in his eye to suggest he'd seen enough on the pitch against Arsenal."
Chelsea drew 1-1 with Arsenal after Moises Caicedo was sent off in the 38th minute for a dangerous challenge on Mikel Merino. Trevoh Chalobah levelled shortly after half-time with a header, and Chelsea remained competitive despite playing with ten men. Arsenal are widely regarded as the best team in the country this season, but Chelsea consider themselves better when both teams had eleven players. Chelsea view the squad as improved from last season, feel closer in quality, and regard themselves as being in a position to contest the title this campaign.
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