Arsenal unleashed an unstoppable offensive onslaught, trouncing Chelsea with a resounding 5-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium in Tuesday night’s English Premier League (EPL) showdown.
Leandro Trossard set the tone with an early opener, swiftly followed by a relentless barrage of goals from Ben White (2) and Kai Havertz (2), leaving Chelsea reeling in defeat.
From the outset, Arsenal seized control of the match, with Trossard breaking the deadlock just four minutes into the game, expertly slotting the ball past Djordje Petrovic, the Chelsea keeper, from a tight angle.
Despite Petrovic’s heroic saves to thwart Arsenal’s subsequent attacks, the Gunners’ relentless pressure paid off in the second half, with White capitalizing on a rebound to extend Arsenal’s lead on 52 minutes.
Havertz then took center stage, netting two more goals in quick succession, as Arsenal’s offensive prowess overwhelmed Chelsea’s defense.
To compound Chelsea’s misery, White delivered the final blow with a fortuitous mishit cross that found the back of the net, sealing Arsenal’s emphatic victory.
The defeat marks another setback for Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea’s manager, who continues to struggle for success at the Emirates Stadium.
In contrast, Arsenal’s triumph solidifies their position at the top of the EPL standings, amassing 77 points from 34 matches and maintaining a three-point lead over second-placed Liverpool.
Meanwhile, Chelsea languishes in ninth place in the league table, with 47 points from 32 matches, as they face the daunting task of regrouping after a demoralizing defeat.