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Premier League
Jan 20, 2013 at 1.30pm UK
 
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2-1

Lampard (16' pen.), Mata (6')
FT(HT: 2-0)
Walcott (58')
Reaction
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill: 'Chelsea face no threat from Arsenal'
Gary Cahill believes that Chelsea's win against Arsenal has ascertained that they will finish above the Gunners in the Premier League table this season.
Jan 22, 03:18
Theo Walcott scores for Arsenal on November 17, 2012
Theo Walcott: 'We need to start better'
Arsenal's Theo Walcott encourages his team to take their second-half form into the start of matches.
Jan 21, 13:44
Ramires and Juan Mata
Ramires admits Francis Coquelin foul
Ramires admits that Chelsea's first goal in their 2-1 win over Arsenal should not have stood on Sunday after he fouled Francis Coquelin in the build-up.
Jan 21, 07:11
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger on the touchline at Stamford Bridge on January 20, 2013
Arsene Wenger admits 'tough' top-four challenge
Arsene Wenger admits he is worried that Arsenal will not finish in the Champions League spots this season, after back-to-back Premier League defeats.
Jan 21, 06:45
Chelsea's Fernando Torres sporting a new haircut in action during the match against Arsenal on January 20 , 2013
Rafael Benitez hails 'fantastic' Fernando Torres
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea striker Fernando Torres was "fantastic" in the win over Arsenal, despite failing to score for the seventh consecutive match.
Jan 21, 06:15
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger stands dejected after the sending off of Laurent Koscielny against Man City on January 13, 2013
Arsene Wenger denies Arsenal lack leadership
Arsene Wenger denies that Arsenal lack leadership but admits that they are missing a "psychological ingredient" following their 2-1 defeat at Chelsea.
Jan 21, 03:12
Juan Mata celebrates with team mate Emboaba Oscar after scoring the opening goal against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Juan Mata: 'Win important for Chelsea fans'
Juan Mata believes that Chelsea's win over Arsenal was important for the club's fans.
Jan 20, 18:04
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger on the touchline at Stamford Bridge on January 20, 2013
Arsene Wenger: 'We can't afford more losses'
Arsene Wenger is worried by Arsenal's recent form in the Premier League.
Jan 20, 17:47

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole analyses today's London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal which saw the Blues run out 2-1 winners.

Match Report

Chelsea withstand second-half pressure to overcome Arsenal 2-1 at Stamford Bridge and pull five points clear of Tottenham Hotspur.

Live Commentary

Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal.

HT Report

Chelsea manage to turn their first-half domination into two unanswered goals against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Team News

Chelsea start with Fernando Torres instead of Demba Ba for today's London derby against Arsenal.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Sunday's London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal as the Blues look to improve their poor recent home form.

Head to Head
Sep 29, 2012 12.45pm
Apr 21, 2012 12.45pm
Arsenal
0-0
Chelsea
Rosicky (30'), van Persie (50'), Diaby (76')
Malouda (49'), Cahill (54'), Bosingwa (72')
Oct 29, 2011 12.45pm
Chelsea
3-5
Arsenal
Terry (45'), Mata (80'), Lampard (14')
Ivanovic (79'), Meireles (90')
Santos (49'), Walcott (55'), Van Persie (36', 85', 90')
Szczesny (50'), van Persie (78'), Song Billong (90')
Dec 27, 2010 3pm
Arsenal
3-1
Chelsea
Song Billong (44'), Fabregas (51'), Walcott (53')
van Persie (33'), Fabregas (68')
Ivanovic (57')
Cole (29'), Kalou (39'), Lampard (59')
Oct 3, 2010 3pm
Build-up
Per Mertesacker
Arsenal's Per Mertesacker: 'We were scared against Manchester City'
Per Mertesacker says that Arsenal players were "scared" against Manchester City and urges his teammates to defeat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Jan 20, 05:38
New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013
Rafael Benitez considers Demba Ba, Fernando Torres partnership
Rafael Benitez hints that both Demba Ba and Fernando Torres could start up front for Chelsea against Arsenal.
Jan 20, 01:43
Santi Cazorla
Rafael Benitez: 'I tried to sign Santi Cazorla'
Rafael Benitez confesses that he was keen to sign Arsenal's Santi Cazorla when he was the manager of Liverpool.
Jan 19, 23:05
John Terry returns to action as a substitute for Juan Mata against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Chelsea's Rafael Benitez hails John Terry's "character"
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez says that he could start John Terry against Arsenal for his leadership qualities.
Jan 19, 05:42
Jack Wilshere celebrates scoring the opening goal during the FA Cup third round replay against Swansea on January 16, 2013
Arsenal's Jack Wilshere confident of Chelsea win
Jack Wilshere says that Arsenal need to be attacking to win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Jan 19, 03:51
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez on the touchline against Southampton on January 16, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'Arsene Wenger is the best'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez describes Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger as the best coach in England ahead of Sunday's Premier League encounter between the two sides.
Jan 19, 01:38
Abou Diaby
Arsene Wenger describes Abou Diaby's "big period"
Arsene Wenger says that Abou Diaby's coming months at Arsenal are a "big period" for the midfielder.
Jan 19, 00:18
Arsene Wenger on the touchline during Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Swansea on January 6, 2013
Arsene Wenger has "sympathy" for Rafael Benitez
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that he feels "sympathy" for Rafael Benitez and believes that the hostile atmosphere could affect the Chelsea team.
Jan 18, 10:16
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool108111961325
2Manchester CityMan City1072121111023
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest10541147719
4Chelsea105322012818
5Arsenal105321711618
6Aston Villa105321715218
7Tottenham HotspurSpurs1051422111116
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton104421714316
9Fulham104331413115
10Bournemouth104331312115
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle104331010015
12Brentford104151920-113
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd10334912-312
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham103251319-611
15Leicester CityLeicester102441418-410
16Everton102351017-79
17Crystal Palace10145813-57
18Ipswich TownIpswich100551021-115
19Southampton10118719-124
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves100371427-133


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