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Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal: 3 impressive Blues

By Abdul Abdullahi

Chelsea's English midfielder #20 Cole Palmer (C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on October 21, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Chelsea's English midfielder #20 Cole Palmer (C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on October 21, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 21: Conor Gallagher of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on October 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by MB Media/Getty Images) /

Here are three impressive Chelsea performers against Arsenal

Conor Gallagher

The captain on the night once again poured his heart out. It’s quite challenging to fathom that Gallagher had one foot out the door back in August, but he’s unquestionably gaining Pochettino’s trust and winning forgiveness from the fanbase for doubting his abilities. The Cobham graduate excels on the pitch, both in advancing play and in tackling opponents. The 23-year-old also contributed an assist for Mudryk’s spectacular goal and generated numerous chances for his team. According to the statistical app, FotMob, Gallagher created the most chances in the match with four, completed the most tackles, won five duels, and made an impressive eight recoveries. You can argue he had a better performance than the three £100m+ signings on display.

He’s an exceptionally well-rounded midfielder, and he’s only improving as the season progresses. After the slander this man received in the past few months, Gallagher’s performance deserves another round of applause. He stood out as one of the standout midfielders, even amidst a group of players considered superior. His defensive contributions were immense, showcasing exceptional intelligence and composure off the ball. Moreover, his decision-making and ball distribution were nothing short of brilliant. And to top it all off, he added another assist to his tally. It was truly a top-notch display by Gallagher.

Marc Cucurella

Much like Gallagher, it’s astonishing how things can change in just a few months. Cucurella was on the verge of leaving, but he’s found a fresh start under Pochettino. While Chilwell’s injury aided his cause, the Spaniard has now started four consecutive games, accounting for his only league appearances this season. The lone other match he participated in was against Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup second round, amidst rumors it might be his farewell game in a Chelsea shirt. In the last three matches, the 25-year-old operated as a right-back, stepping in for Malo Gusto who received a straight red card against Aston Villa, and with Reece James gaining match fitness after recovering from injury.

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