Chelsea supervisor Frank Lampard did not pull any punches as he ripped into his gamers after a complete 3-1 defeat at Arsenal.
rsenal eased the stress on supervisor Mikel Arteta with a complete win in entrance of empty stands Emirates Stadium to deliver their winless Premier League run to an finish.
Alexandre Lacazette transformed a penalty earlier than Granit Xhaka’s excellent free-kick doubled Arsenal’s lead simply forward of the break.
Chelsea, trying to keep sizzling on the heels of the chasing pack, have been caught out once more after 56 minutes when Bukayo Saka clipped residence a 3rd.
Mohamed Elneny drilled a fierce effort towards the crossbar, earlier than Chelsea pulled a purpose again after 85 minutes by Tammy Abraham, who was dominated onside by VAR after initially being flagged offside.
Gunners keeper Bernd Leno produced a tremendous save from Jorginho’s penalty in stoppage time as Arsenal closed out a primary league win since beating Manchester United away initially of November.
Whereas Arsenal turned in an improved show with out the absent duo of David Luiz and Willian, Lampard was left with inquiries to reply as his aspect blew an opportunity to maneuver as much as second within the Premier League.
“Within the second half we confirmed some urgency nevertheless it was too late,” mentioned a deflated Lampard. “The primary half we gave ourselves an excessive amount of to do, we have been very poor. You’ll be able to’t lack power and need within the Premier League and we did.
“You’ll be able to put together in addition to you need however in case you flip up like that it is one other factor. It is within the thoughts.
“Should you carry out beneath par issues go towards you just like the Saka purpose. That is life. On one other day we might have scored the penalty and are available again nevertheless it’s not a day for us.
“The groups that win, win, win relentlessly weren’t successful two or three years in the past. We aren’t there but, that is clear. I felt it after we are on our lengthy unbeaten run and I really feel it now. We received loads improper as we speak.
“I am going to take accountability on the surface however the gamers additionally need to take accountability. The message was clear – Arsenal are a harmful workforce. If you exit and play 60 or 70 per cent you then’re not going to win any video games
“I’m offended as a result of I need us to win video games. It was a chance to go second. You get what you deserve.”
If Lampard has inquiries to reply, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta expressed very totally different feelings as he summed up his aspect’s first win in eight Premier League matches.
“It is a actually huge win for us,” mentioned the Spaniard. “We have been actually dissatisfied with the outcomes – not a lot the performances. Our gamers have been struggling, our followers have been struggling.
“It does not get any higher than successful a London derby towards Chelsea on Boxing Day. Hopefully this can be a turning level. I do know they will play at this stage. We all know how good Chelsea are however huge moments within the recreation we have been the higher workforce.
“The accidents, the Covid, enjoying 10 males… you begin to suppose what do we have to win a match. From the primary whistle, you may see the workforce had the power and willingness to come back out and win the sport.
“It is good to offer one thing again to followers as a result of I can think about they’ve been actually dissatisfied. We began properly and we have been dominant. That offers the workforce confidence. Let’s stick with it. We nonetheless have huge issues to enhance on.”
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