Arsenal got off to a dream start when Leandro Trossard fired them into a 4th minute lead, lashing home from inside the box after a slick team move.
Chelsea struggled to gain a foothold and found themselves 2-0 down in the 52nd minute. Bukayo Saka’s deflected shot fell kindly for Ben White to stab home the rebound from close range.
Havertz Double Kills Off Contest
Any hopes of a Chelsea comeback were extinguished five minutes later as Kai Havertz sublimely chipped the advancing Djordje Petrovic to make it 3-0 after being played through by a sublime Martin Odegaard pass.
Havertz doubled his tally on 64 minutes, reversing a shot into the corner after being picked out by the rampant Saka as Chelsea’s defense went missing once again.
White Caps Miserable Night for Blues
The scoring was completed in comical fashion in the 70th minute as a White cross from the right inexplicably evaded everyone and nestled in the far corner to compound Chelsea’s misery.
Changes for Gunners, Big Win in Title Race
Arsenal made multiple changes late on to keep players fresh, introducing Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Jorginho and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
The dominant victory moves Arsenal four points clear at the top, piling the pressure on Manchester City, though Pep Guardiola’s side have two games in hand. For Chelsea, an ignominious night raises more questions about their direction under interim boss Frank Lampard.
