Moises Caicedo was then sent off, via the VAR, for a late challenge on Mikel Merino. Piero Hincapie, who started alongside Cristhian Mosquera at centre-back for Arsenal in place of the injured William Saliba, caught Trevoh Chalobah with his arm shortly after and was booked.

LONDON — The Chelsea vs Arsenal player ratings were intriguing to dish out as a wild and fiery London derby between title contenders played out at Stamford Bridge, and ended even. Moises Caicedo was sent off in the first half but 10-man Chelsea took the lead early in the second when Trevoh Chalobah headed home.

Arsenal lined up in a Premier League game without either Gabriel or William Saliba for just the second time in 162 games on Sunday after an injury to the Frenchman.

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Mikel Merino has salvaged a 1-1 draw for Arsenal at 10-man Chelsea as the race for the Premier League title tightens.

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After an injury to Joe Gomez, Arne Slot brought on Mohamed Salah in the first half against Brighton and he put on a show.