Stamford Bridge showdown ends level despite Caicedo’s red card.

10-Man Chelsea Battle to Draw Against Arsenal in Heated London Derby

A determined 10-man Chelsea earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a heated Premier League clash on Sunday at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea enjoyed the brighter start but were dealt a major setback in the 38th minute when Moise Caicedo received a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Merino.

Despite the disadvantage, the Blues struck first just two minutes into the second half, as Trevoh Chalobah rose highest to head home and send the home fans into celebration.

Arsenal responded swiftly, finding the equaliser 11 minutes later through Merino, who guided in a well-placed header.

No further goals followed, with the match settling into a tense finish after a chaotic first half featuring five yellow cards and Caicedo’s dismissal.

A victory would have given Arsenal a seven-point cushion at the top heading into the midweek fixtures, but Chelsea’s resilience ensured both sides shared the spoils.