Arsenal played host to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 at the Emirates, as the two London clubs looked to prove just how serious they were about winning the Premier League.
With both the teams having displayed good form so far in the season, it was going to be interesting to see just how both the teams would play against each other.
The first goal of the goal of the game came in the 20th minute, as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fernando-Torres-c13707 scored from a free kick. Juan Mata went on to curl a free kick in, and with the Gunners defenders failing to keep Torres out of a dangerous zone, they allowed the Spaniard to go on and slot the ball home off a side foot volley.
The Spanish striker went on to score another goal in the 29th minute, but this time around the forward was found to be offside, so his goal was disallowed.
Before the first half came to an end http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gervinho-c14755 managed to control it with his back to the goal. He then went on to shoot the ball on the turn, as he beat Cech and saw his effort sail into the back of the net with ease.
The second half of the game saw both the teams come out with a bang, as they both looked to come out on top at the end of the match.
In the 53rd minute, Arsenal went on to concede another goal. Mata curled in another free kick which beat just about every one. However, Koscielny went on to flick the ball, which proved to be enough to beat Mannone and land in the back of the net.
Arsenal went on to create a number of chances later on with Giroud getting the best chance to score another goal for Arsenal. However with the Gunners failing to find the back of the net, the match went on to end as a win for Chelsea who were sitting on top of the Premier League table, and looking like they were going to be the team to beat this season.
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