Arsenal and Chelsea Draw as Premier League Race Intensifies
Arsenal's title hopes dim with a draw against Chelsea, leaving them nine points behind league leaders Liverpool.
- Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli scored first, but Chelsea's Pedro Neto equalized with a powerful strike, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
- Martin Ødegaard returned to Arsenal's starting lineup, contributing an assist in his first match since August.
- The draw leaves Arsenal nine points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool, with Chelsea still seeking a defining victory under coach Enzo Maresca.
- Chelsea's Cole Palmer impressed early with a long-range effort, while Arsenal's Kai Havertz had a goal disallowed for offside.
- Both teams missed late opportunities to secure a win, including a missed chance by Arsenal's Leandro Trossard in stoppage time.

































































































