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Arsenal vs Chelsea Full time result (1-2)

A great opening game in the mind series as Mike Arteta's side taste defeat against their London rivals Chelsea. Arsenal fans will be let frustrated after Joe Willock's effort crossed the line and the referee didn't award the goal. However, as pre season draws to a close, Arteta's side can look forward to one final game against north London Rivals Tottenham before the opening game of the season vs Brentford

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (1-2)

Fulltime! Chelsea take the victory in the capital after a very entertaining 90 minutes. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (1-2)

Three minutes of additional time added as Aubameyang goes through and sees his shot saved by Kepa. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (1-2)

The game has opened up with both sides having chances. On a replay of Willock's effort, The ball appears to have crossed the line. Massive frustration for the Arsenal fans. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (1-2)

Wilock shoots and the ball hits the crossbar and at first glance looks over the line but the referee says the ball didn't cross the line. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (1-2)

Tavares plays a delightful cross into the box but Aubameyang heads wide. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (1-2)

Goal! Bellerin plays a poor pass that Abraham pounces on and gives Chelsea the lead  once again.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (1-1)

Arsenal ready substitutes. Nketiah, Willock, Lokonga, Tavares, Bellerin and Kolasinac enter.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (1-1)

Goal! Arsenal equalise through Granit Xhaka who heads home Pepe's corner.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Smith-Rowe drives into the final third and slips in Pepe who is tacked and wins a corner. The corner finds Xhaka who heads over. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Arsenal win a free kick in a dangerous position outside the box in a central area. Lacazette strikes well and draws the save from Mendy which wins a corner. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Ziyech chips the ball over Leno and goes through to tap the ball into an empty net but takes too long and Arsenal get players back to block the shot. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Nico Pepe shoots narrowly wide after a brilliant through ball from Alex Lacazette.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Second half underway! 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Sarr, Abraham, Zappacosta and Drinkwater have also entered the field. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Ben White replaces Rob Holding. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

The teams re-emerge from their respective dressing rooms ready for the second half! Ben White is onto the pitch for the second half. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Half time. The Blues go into the break with the advantage. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Hudson-Odoi eases past Pablo Mari and his shot is saved by Bernd Leno

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

There will be two minutes of additional time. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Tierney is back on his feet and will continue. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Kieran Tierney is now down in some considerable pain. After Zouma came through the back of the scot.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Hakim Ziyech hits the post with a low driven shot inside the box. Arsenal clear.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Xhaka makes an immediate impact and plays a beautiful through ball with the outside of his left foot to find Aubameyang who's cross is gathered by Mendy

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Arsenal Substitution, Granit Xhaka will replace Thomas Partey who walks off. Arsenal fans will hope it is nothing serious. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Hudson Adoi beats two players but his shot goes wide of the target. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Partey is back on his feet and will continue. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Thomas Partey is down receiving treatment for an injury. Arsenal's new number five goes down holding his ankle. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Shouts for a penalty as Smith-
Rowe's shot hits the post and then Partey is tripped in the box. Waved away.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Chelsea chance! Timo Werner goes through on goal and toe pokes the ball wide. 

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-1)

Goal! Chelsea draw first blood as Kai Havertz strikes home to finish off a counter attack. Poor defending from Arsenal who were caught 2v1

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Result (0-0)

Arsenal knocking the ball around with confidence, looking very sharp and causing problems for Chelsea. 

Arsenal Pressing Chelsea into mistakes

Arsenal winning the ball high up the pitch. Looking sharp and creating some chances. Nothing on target yet. 

Arsenal Chance.

Thomas Partey is enjoying some space and time in the middle of the park early on. Finds Aubameyang in space on the left hand side who plays a back heel to Kieran Tierney who's cross flashes across the face of goal. 

Chelsea early chance

Chelsea have an early chance as Ruben Loftus-Cheek strikes outside the box which Is blocked.

Arsenal pressing

Arsenal looking to press the Chelsea Back 5 from early on. Brilliant atmosphere at the Emirates with some songs ringing round the ground.

Kick off.

Alex Lacazette gets Arsenal underway after taking the knee and displaying a strong message that there is no room for racism. 

Here come the Players!

Both teams walk out to a roar at the Emirates, a brilliant sight!

Countdown to Kick off

Less than 20 minutes until kick off, Atmosphere beginning to build in N5.

Welcome to Vavel.com's live coverage of Arsenal v Chelsea in the 2021 Mind Series.

Arsenal take on Chelsea at Emirates Stadium in the first game of the mind series.

Chelsea

In Chelsea's previous pre season friendly, Tutchel's side traveled to the Vitality Stadium and beat Bournemouth 2-1

Arsenal:

Arsenal have picked up in recent pre season performances. After a disappointing loss to Hibbs and then a draw with Rangers, They eased past both Watford and Millwall 4-1  

Location

This game will be played in north London in Arsenal's Emirates Stadium 

Chelsea Lineup

Mendy, Chalobah, Zouma, Rudiger, Hudson-Odoi, Loftus-Cheek, Kovacic, Pulisic, Ziyech, Havertz, Werner 

Arsenal lineup!

Leno, Chambers, Holding, Mari, Tierney, Elneny, Partey, Smith-Rowe, Pepe, Aubameyang, Lacazette.

Key player of Arsenal

Emile Smith-Rowe has been a key man for Arsenal this pre season, with his driving runs causing defences all kinds of problems. Smith-Rowe will be pivotal in linking midfield to attack and creating chances for the strikers. 

Key player of Chelsea

Kai Havertz is one of the key men for Chelsea after he finished the previous campaign on red hot form. Scoring in the Champions League final to win the Trophy topped off a brilliant debut season in the Premier League. 

Latest games between Arsenal and Chelsea

The last time these two sides met, was in a 1-0 victory to Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Emile Smith-Rowe scored the only goal of the game on that day after a dreadful mistake in the Chelsea backline. 

How to watch Arsenal v Chelsea live

Arsenal members can purchase a match pass for £7.99 from Arsenal.com with part of the purchase being donated to the Mind and Arsenal foundation.

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Make sure you catch every detail of the match as the Gunners welcome their south-west rivals to N5

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