Arsenal 1 – 2 Chelsea
Date: November 30, 2052
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Attendance: 60,704
Match Summary
On a cold and wet afternoon in North London, Chelsea extended their league winning streak to ten with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Arsenal, powered by a late goal from substitute Júnior.
Arsenal took an early lead through Johan Bäckman, whose 12th-minute strike set the tone in front of a raucous home crowd. The Gunners appeared to have weathered Chelsea’s pressure until the 84th minute, when Chancel Beya equalised with a composed close-range volley after a defensive lapse.
The match seemed destined for a draw until the 91st minute. Enter Júnior — the explosive forward latched onto a pass, drove low and hard into the bottom corner to seal all three points for the Blues, sparking wild celebrations in the away end.
Player of the Match
Júnior (Chelsea) – 7.7 Match Rating
Impactful off the bench with a last-minute winner, covering 7.5km and adding energy to Chelsea’s late push.
Match Stats
- Shots: Arsenal 3 / Chelsea 11
- On Target: Arsenal 2 / Chelsea 5
- xG: Arsenal 0.30 / Chelsea 1.19
- Possession: Arsenal 53% / Chelsea 47%
- Corners: Arsenal 5 / Chelsea 3
Key Moments
- 12’ – Goal: Johan Bäckman (ARS) – Curled effort into the top corner.
- 84’ – Goal: Chancel Beya (CHE) – Volley finish inside the six-yard box.
- 90+1’ – Goal: Júnior (CHE) – Low-driven finish from a tight angle.
Manager Reaction
“It’s the kind of game that defines character,” said Chelsea boss Calin Dimario. “Júnior showed incredible composure, and the whole team stayed disciplined and focused right until the end.”
Stakes
The win keeps Chelsea top of the Premier Division and maintains their unbeaten run, while Arsenal’s title hopes continue to falter amid inconsistent performances.