Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday, 30 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match started with early tension as Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella picked up a yellow card in the 11th minute, followed by Moises Caicedo’s red card in the 38th, leaving the hosts a man down before half-time. Arsenal dominated possession but couldn’t capitalise in the first half, with several yellow cards disrupting their rhythm including those for Martin Zubimendi, Crysencio Mosquera, Riccardo Calafiori, and Piero Hincapie. Chelsea held firm defensively despite the numerical disadvantage, setting up a gritty second period.

Chelsea took a surprise lead early in the second half when Trevoh Chalobah scored in the 48th minute, assisted by Reece James, shortly after Alejandro Garnacho replaced Estevao at the break. Arsenal responded with changes, bringing on Myles Lewis-Skelly for Riccardo Calafiori at half-time, then Noni Madueke for Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard for Martin Zubimendi in the 57th. Mikel Merino equalised for Arsenal in the 59th, assisted by Bukayo Saka, but despite further pressure and a late yellow for Viktor Gyokeres in the 88th, neither side found a winner.

Arsenal controlled 62% of possession compared to Chelsea’s 38%, which reflected their dominance in territory and build-up play, yet they couldn’t convert that into a win against a resilient, reduced Chelsea side. Both teams had three corners each, but Chelsea edged successful dribbles with 31 to Arsenal’s 25, showing more individual flair in breaking lines despite being a man short for over half the game. Discipline was a factor with Chelsea receiving one yellow and one red, while Arsenal racked up six yellows, potentially disrupting their momentum, and the assists were level at one apiece, highlighting the key creative moments that led to the goals.

Substitutions saw Chelsea make two changes—Alejandro Garnacho replacing Estevao in the 46th and Liam Delap coming on for Joao Pedro in the 55th—helping to shore up their defence and attack after the red card. Arsenal used four, starting with Myles Lewis-Skelly for Riccardo Calafiori at half-time, followed by Noni Madueke replacing Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard coming on for Martin Zubimendi both in the 57th, and finally Viktor Gyokeres substituting for Eberechi Eze in the 72nd, which added fresh legs but didn’t yield a decisive edge. No penalties or injury-time goals were recorded, keeping the focus on open-play efforts.

The game’s turning point came in the 38th minute when Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo was sent off with a red card, forcing the hosts to play over 50 minutes with ten men and shifting the momentum firmly towards Arsenal. Despite this, Chelsea struck first in the 48th through Trevoh Chalobah’s goal, assisted by Reece James, capitalising on a rare counter-attack opportunity. Arsenal’s response was swift, with Mikel Merino levelling in the 59th assisted by Bukayo Saka, following impactful substitutions that injected energy into their midfield and attack.

Disciplinary issues plagued Arsenal, with yellow cards for Martin Zubimendi in the 5th, Crysencio Mosquera in the 13th, Riccardo Calafiori in the 27th, Piero Hincapie in the 41st, Myles Lewis-Skelly in the 54th, and Viktor Gyokeres in the 88th, which hampered their ability to press home the advantage. Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella yellow in the 11th added to their early woes, but their defensive resolve after the red card and timely subs like Alejandro Garnacho for Estevao at half-time helped secure the draw.

Chelsea lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a solid defensive base allowing Reece James to provide width and the assist for their goal, while Trevoh Chalobah anchored the backline effectively and contributed offensively.

Arsenal deployed a 4-3-3 shape, relying on Bukayo Saka’s creativity on the wing to set up Mikel Merino’s equaliser, with the midfield trio offering control despite the flurry of yellow cards.

Trevoh Chalobah earned Man of the Match honours for his composed defending after Chelsea went down to ten men and his crucial 48th-minute goal that gave them an unlikely lead, standing out in a gritty team performance.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Arsenal (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Burnley (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Sunderland (H)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Chelsea (A)
• Win: 4-1 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Sunderland (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Burnley (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Crystal Palace (H)

Chelsea will take confidence from holding Arsenal to a draw despite the red card, maintaining their defensive solidity as they prepare for their next Premier League fixture against a mid-table side, aiming to build momentum.

Arsenal’s point keeps them in the hunt but highlights disciplinary lapses that cost them a win; they’ll look to tighten up for their upcoming league match against a top rival, seeking to convert dominance into three points.

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