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Hector Bellerin suffers head injury a fortnight after Ryan Mason fractures his skull at Chelsea as Arsenal's title hopes come crashing down to earth

Less than two weeks after concerns for Ryan Mason following a collision in the penalty box at the Shed End of Stamford Bridge and Hector Bellerin was on the floor, concussed, in roughly the same spot.

This time, thankfully, the injury was not so serious. Mason was rushed to hospital where he required emergency surgery on a fractured skull.

Bellerin was back on the Arsenal bench in time to see the second-half Chelsea complete the victory, not something which will have helped ease his headache.

Marcos Alonso rose above Hector Bellerin to head Chelsea in front against Arsenal
Marcos Alonso rose above Hector Bellerin to head Chelsea in front against Arsenal
Alonso only had eyes for the ball as he was first to the rebound after Diego Costa's effort
Alonso only had eyes for the ball as he was first to the rebound after Diego Costa's effort
The Spaniard used his arms for elevation as Chelsea drew first blood with his firm header
The Spaniard used his arms for elevation as Chelsea drew first blood with his firm header
Hector Bellerin required medical attention on the pitch after the firm aerial challenge
Hector Bellerin required medical attention on the pitch after the firm aerial challenge

Nor is it likely to soothe the mood of Arsene Wenger, banned from the touchline and seated high in the East Stand.