Chelsea's three losers from draw vs Arsenal - Moises Caicedo shameful, teammate loses five duels

Chelsea could not hold onto their second half lead as Arsenal snatched a point at Stamford Bridge to stay six points above the Blues in the Premier League table.

Trevoh Chalobah put Chelsea ahead early in the second half, before Mikel Merino pulled Arsenal back on level terms.

Chelsea’s 2-0 win at Burnley last weekend meant Enzo Maresca’s side could have reduced the gap on Arsenal to just three points, but they missed their chance to do so.

Below are Chelsea’s three losers from their draw against Arsenal.

Moises Caicedo

Moises Caicedo swung the game in Arsenal’s favour when he was sent off for a strong and late challenge on Merino.

It had been a tough opening 30 minutes for the visitors, with Chelsea keen not to allow the league leaders time to settle on the ball.

Caicedo could earn a new Chelsea contract amid his fine performances in midfield, but he lost his head in a vital moment here and in doing so cost his team. He should hang his head his shame.

Marc Cucurella

The Chelsea left-back was also keen to ensure Arsenal’s attacking stars could not dictate the game, but like Caicedo, Marc Cucurella was too eager at times to win the ball.

Cucurella received a yellow card just 11 minutes into the game, committed four fouls and won just one of his six ground duels.

It was feisty contest at Stamford Bridge, and Cucurella did not help Chelsea with his lack of defensive discipline.

Joao Pedro

Substituted before the hour mark, it was a frustrating match for Joao Pedro who could not convert his one big chance in the first half to get on the scoresheet.

Liam Delap was preferred to Pedro in the second half after Chelsea had taken the lead and were content on frustrating Arsenal.

Pedro also disappointed at Burnley, and he faces competition from Delap to keep his place in the starting XI.

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