Merino strikes to give Arsenal bruising draw at 10-man Chelsea
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Steven GRIFFITHS Sun, 30 November 2025 at 6:33 pm UTC·3 min read Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a bad-tempered London derby on Sunday. Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo was sent off for a crude foul on Merino late in the first half at Stamford Bridge.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Despite Caicedo's dismissal, Trevoh Chalobah headed Chelsea into a second half lead, but Merino's leveller ensured Arsenal emerged unscathed from a bruising encounter between the title rivals. Arsenal are five points clear of second-placed Manchester City, who beat Newcastle on Saturday, and sit six points above...