
Premier League
4:30 p.mMarch 1, 2026
Regular season – 28
Emirates Stadium
Referee: Darren England, England


arsenal


Chelsea
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1.13
Expected Goals (xG)
1.05
Passing by
277 (82%)
Accurate passes
421 (88%)
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1
G
David Raya
7.7
d
Piero Hincapié
45+2′
d
Gabriel Magalhães
d
Guillem Saliba
21′
d
The Jury of the Wood
66′
M
Rice Declan
36
M
Martin Zubimendi
7.2
19
M
Leandro Trossard
6.9
10
M
god bless you
7.0
7
M
Bukayo Saka (C)
7.0
14
F
Viktor Gyökeres
6.2
Substitutes
13
G
Kepa Arrizabalaga
3
d
Christian Mosquera
33
d
Riccardo Calafiori
49
d
Myles Lewis-Skelly
M
Christian Nørgaard
20
F
You Maduek
9
F
Gabriel Jesus
F
Gabriel Martinelli
F
Kai Havertz

Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation – Championship
Arsenal cruised to a dramatic 2-1 derby win over Chelsea, Jurrien Timber’s second-half goal proving decisive after a chaotic spell that saw Chelsea reduced to ten men.
The highly anticipated Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium on 1 March 2026 pitted league leaders Arsenal against a Chelsea side looking to climb the table. Arsenal, at the top of the table with 61 points, were looking to extend their lead, while sixth-placed Arsenal, on 45 points, were looking for a decisive away win to bolster their European hopes.
Arsenal started brightly, asserting their dominance early on. Their efforts paid off in the 21st minute when William Saliba broke the deadlock. The towering defender rose higher to meet a pinpoint cross from Gabriel Magalhães, who headed the ball hard past Robert Sanchez to put the Gunners ahead.
Despite Arsenal’s control, Chelsea found a way back into the game just before the break. In the 45+2 minute, a dangerous cross by Reece James caused confusion in the Arsenal area. Unfortunately for Chelsea, Piero Hincapie deflected the ball into his own net to level the scores at 1-1.
The half-time whistle blew with the scores tied. Both teams had shown moments of quality, leaving the coaches clear on tactical adjustments for the crucial second half. The atmosphere of the derby was palpable and promised more drama.
The second half erupted with more intensity and a flurry of cards. Chelsea’s discipline began to unravel, with Cole Palmer yellow carded in the 59th minute for holding, followed by a booking for Jorrel Hato in the 65th minute for tripping.
Arsenal took advantage of Chelsea’s growing frustration. In the 66th minute, Jurrien Timber restored Arsenal’s lead. Declan Rice, who had a strong game, provided a smart assist, allowing the Timbers to head home with confidence, putting Arsenal 2-1 up.
Chelsea’s situation took a dramatic turn for the worse just four minutes later. Pedro Neto, after being booked for unsportsmanlike conduct in the 67th minute, received a second yellow card in the 70th minute for another foul. This resulted in a red card, leaving Chelsea to play the rest of the game with ten men.
With a man advantage, Arsenal managed the rest of the game adeptly. They controlled possession more effectively, making timely substitutions to secure their lead. Gabriel was also booked for Arsenal in the 75th minute amid heated exchanges.
The stats reflect a hard-fought matchup. Arsenal, despite only having 41% possession compared to Chelsea’s 59%, made their chances count. The Gunners registered a total of 12 shots with 5 on target, while Chelsea had 9 shots with 3 on target. Arsenal’s expected goals (xG) stood at 1.13, slightly higher than Chelsea’s 1.05.
This crucial 2-1 win cements Arsenal’s position at the top of the Premier League table, taking them to 61 points from 28 games. It marks an important step in their title challenge, leaving Chelsea to reflect on their discipline and missed opportunities.

