Top 10 best matches between Chelsea and Arsenal  

Both the giants have played some great battles over the years

London Derby is one of the most exciting and awaited matches in the history of world football. Arsenal were table toppers; they lost their spot to Manchester City when they lost at Etihad last Thursday. Tomorrow, Arsenal faces Chelsea to keep their title hopes alive and knock on the doors at Manchester City’s doorstep. It is an amazing matchup as two club legends Mikel Arteta and Frank Lampard face each other.

Both teams have had a roller-coaster season till now but their passionate fans and players have never failed to make this battle an eye catchy one. From high-scoring thrillers to last-minute comebacks this fixture has witnessed it all.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the top 10 best matches between these two clubs. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the greatest games played between these two London giants:

10. Arsenal 2-4 Chelsea, League Cup quarter-final,2013

This entertaining encounter saw Chelsea come out on top after an attacking display of football in the second half. The first half was goalless, Arsenal took the lead in the second half thanks to Theo Walcott. Chelsea came back strongly scoring 4 goals in just over 15 minutes, including a brace from Ramires and Arsenal pulled one goal with the help of Oliver Giroud, but it was too late. This is the perfect example of how momentum can shift in the game of football.

9. Chelsea 6-0 Arsenal, Premier League, 2014

A day that Arsenal players and fans won’t forget, a match that still gives flashbacks to the Arsenal fan base because this was their heaviest defeat in over 100 years. Samuel Eto’o broke the Arsenal defence for the opening goal, moments before Andre Schurrle’s brace; Eden Hazard and Mohammed Salah also registered their names on the scoresheet. This game is regarded as one of the darkest days in Arsenal’s club history.

8. Arsenal 2-2 Chelsea, Premier League 2017

A perfect example of a perfect football match as it was a game which was dominated by each team in both halves, Arsenal dominating the first and Chelsea the second. It was Jack Wilshere who gave the lead to Arsenal before Bellerin headed home the second goal; however, in the second half, Eden Hazard scored a brilliant solo goal beating multiple defenders before scoring. Alonso along with Hazard helped Chelsea rescue a point. This was a great back-and-forth game of football.

7. Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea, FA Cup Final,2017

It was a highly anticipated final where Arsenal emerged as victors after a hard-fought encounter. In the 4th minute, Alexis Sanchez scored the opening goal for Arsenal. During Costa equalized for Chelsea before Aaron Ramsey scored the winning goal, there were hardly 5 minutes between the equalizer and game-winner.

6. Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea, Premier League, 2010

Arsenal produces a dominant performance, with three different goal-scorers. Alex Song, Cesc Fabregas, and Theo Walcott secured a comfortable victory against their arch-rivals. Chelsea’s only goal came from Branislav Ivanovic, but it was not enough to win the game for Chelsea. The attacking football that Arsenal showcased was a prime example of their capability of competing with the biggest teams in the league.

5. Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea, Premier League 2004

This was a very crucial encounter in the title race, with both London Teams vying for to spot in the League. Chelsea’s goal-scoring was opened by William Gallas, and Thierry Henry responded with a goal for Arsenal. A classic example of the London derby ended with Eidur Gudjohnsen scoring the winner late on, it was a top-of-the-table drama at Emirates.

4. Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal, Premier League, 2007

Both teams started the match cautiously at the back and created few chances in this tight match. The lead was grabbed by Chelsea via Andriy Shevchenko but Mathieu Flamini leveled things for Arsenal. This game demonstrated both clubs’ resilience and the significance of not conceding in key games.

3. Arsenal 3-0 Chelsea, Premier League, 2016

Arsenal put in a commanding performance to beat Chelsea 3-0 at Emirates Stadium in January 2016. Goals from Alexis Sanchez, Theo Walcott, and Mesut Ozil sealed the victory for the Gunners, and this was a turning point in their season. The game ended Arsenal’s 9-game losing streak against Chelsea and gave their fans hope that they could fight for the silverware.

2.  Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal, League Cup Final, 2007

The 2007 League Cup final was a tense affair, with both teams desperate to get their hands on the trophy. After a goalless first half, Walcott put Arsenal ahead, only for Didier Drogba to equalize the tie. As the time was ticking everybody was expecting it to go to Extra time but Drogba had other plans as he struck an injury-time winner to give Chelsea a 2-1 victory and this was their first-ever title under Jose Mourinho.

1. Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea, Champions League quarter-final, 2004

This matchup was closely contested, with both sides looking to gain an upper hand in the first leg of the quarter-final Champions League tie. Freddie Ljungberg gave Arsenal the lead, but Chelsea came back in the tie through a John Terry header in the second half. Arsenal’s late push was not enough to secure the win against Chelsea which ended the match as a 1-1 draw.

In conclusion, the rivalry between Chelsea and Arsenal has produced some of the most exciting and intense matches in England Football. From the early days to the modern era, both teams have shown determination to come out on top. As the rivalry continues to grow, there is no doubt that we can expect more thrilling matches in the future.