The atmosphere at Stamford Bride looked very tense by half pastpast 12, with two big rivals about to take on one another. Immediately after kick off, the intensity in the atmosphere soon transferred to the football pitch with the two teams putting on a very good display.
It was a very good and calm and very quick display from Chelsea in the opening minutes of the game. I haven't seen Chelsea look that good since after the Opening day match against Swansea a little over a month ago. Chelsea looked very confident on the ball, giving very quick passes and making wonderful runs. I told myself- "the goal is coming for Chelsea". Arsenal's Gabriel was shown a red after a controversial encounter with Chelsea's Diego Costa right before the break. This event quickly materialized when Zouma scored for Chelsea to make it a goal ahead for the host right after half time.
Chelsea later ran out comfortable 2-0 winners in the expense of 9-men Arsenal.
I didn't like the idea of ivanovic starting at right back until the match began. Branislav looked more of himself in a Chelsea shirt in today's encounter against arsenal. He quite played decently today. A good sign for a long run.
Hazard is another man who is not far behind when it comes to performances. Eden looked like one who have been waiting for this particular match to show the world that he is still the best in the country. Eden hazard was more of himself out there today. I wasn't surprised though, the quality is there, just a little confident booster and he is under the right man to give him the boost- Jose Mourinho. Even after missing a penalty in the champions league earlier in the week, the manager was still full of praise for the talented winger. That is exactly what you need as players.
Another player who had an interesting afternoon is the man who always brings an extra vibe to the team- Oscar. Pedro also had a descent afternoon. Fabregas looked more of himself too. The team was superb generally in an impressive win. Even the inactive Begovic won't be left out, though no much testing, he was excellent.
I am personally trilled by this win and most importantly the clean sheet. That is a boost of confidence for the back five( the back four and the goal keeper).
That will be my take on the eventful Chelsea v Arsenal derby match.
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