Article 5HRF7 Emile Smith Rowe pounces as Arsenal edge out distracted Chelsea

Emile Smith Rowe pounces as Arsenal edge out distracted Chelsea

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Jacob Steinberg at Stamford Bridge
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Although this result is unlikely to apply more than a temporary balm to Arsenal's wounds, it could have major implications for Chelsea. The chasing pack will scent blood after this insipid performance from Thomas Tuchel's side. They started with the wrong attitude and could not complain about their punishment, even if Arsenal's goal was bizarre.

Tuchel will hope that the complacency has been drummed out of his players by the time they face Leicester in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Yet that is far from his only concern. Although Chelsea remain in fourth place with two games left, they are still not certain of holding off West Ham and Liverpool.

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