By Rob Kelly
WHAT HAPPENED
We claimed our first Premier League win in close to two months with a thrilling, high-energy performance to beat Chelsea on Boxing Day.
Coming into this game off the back of a heavy Carabao Cup defeat, Mikel Arteta shuffled his pack due to a spate of absences and in an effort to change our fortunes.
Both Willian and David Luiz missed out due to feeling unwell, while Gabriel is isolating after coming into close contact with someone with COVID-19.
Emile Smith Rowe was in for his first Premier League start of the season and instantly caught the eye with the way he took up space between the lines, while Gabriel Martinelli was his usual ball of industry and energy.