Chelsea salvaged a 1-1 draw against Arsenal, courtesy of a powerful long-range strike from Neto in the closing minutes. This London derby saw both teams fighting for a spot in the top four before the international break, with a dramatic finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Arsenal took the lead in the 50th minute when Martin Ødegaard’s pinpoint cross found Gabriel Martinelli, who fired a stunning shot past Chelsea keeper Robert Sánchez to put the Gunners up 1-0. Chelsea responded with increasing intensity, and Neto’s spectacular strike in the 80th minute brought them level. Picking up the ball from 20 yards out, Neto unleashed a low drive that bypassed David Raya’s reach, bringing Chelsea back into contention.
In the final moments, Arsenal pushed hard for a winner. William Saliba came close, firing a ball across the face of goal, but Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz were unable to connect. Despite the last-ditch efforts, the game ended in a well-fought draw at 1-1.
The result sees both teams secure spots in the Premier League’s top four. However, Ipswich’s earlier 2-1 win over Tottenham allowed them to move above Wolves and Crystal Palace, edging out of the relegation zone as they head into the international break.
