LONDON -- The problem with sequels is that they usually run out of steam by the time you reach the third or fourth instalment. At Arsenal, they are into double figures and the story never changes, especially when they come up against Chelsea.
The Gunners' 3-0 September's victory over Antonio Conte's team not only now seems a distant memory, nut is also looks increasingly like an aberration. Arsenal rarely come out on top against Chelsea and, after being outplayed and outmuscled in a 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge, normal service has been resumed.
This was Chelsea's eighth home league win against their London rivals in the last 11 games, with the visitors having won just two of those fixtures.