Arsenal stung Chelsea with a stunning late fightback as they came from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Mikel Arteta's side looked to be heading to a first defeat of the season when Mykhailo Mudryk's cross-shot looped over David Raya minutes after the interval, adding to the lead given to them by Cole Palmer's first-half penalty.

The visitors were far from their free-flowing best and Mauricio Pochettino's side, inspired by the increasingly influential Palmer on the right of a front three, were for three-quarters of the game good value for what would have been a third straight league win.

But the pendulum swung when Robert Sanchez's careless pass presented the ball to Declan Rice who cut the arrears, before Leandro Trossard stunned the home fans into silence with a close-range finish in the closing minutes to earn Arsenal a draw and move them level on points at the top of the Premier League.

For the first time under Pochettino, Chelsea started without a recognised striker, Raheem Sterling instead lining up centrally, flanked by in-form pair Palmer and Mudryk.

They took the lead after 14 minutes. Sterling crossed from the right into the six-yard box, and as William Saliba leapt with an arm raised, Mudryk's header cannoned off it from close range. It took several minutes for referee Chris Kavanagh to be called to the pitchside monitor, but once checked there was little delay in awarding a penalty.

Palmer dispatched coolly past David Raya for his second Chelsea goal.

Arsenal had started sluggishly and it took until the 20-minute mark for their first opening, Martin Odegaard threading the ball into the left channel for Rice to stride onto, but his awkward right-footed effort clipped towards Sanchez's far corner zipped wide of the post.

Palmer has been one of the catalysts of Chelsea's sudden ascent to attacking potency under Pochettino, pulling strings whether collecting the ball deep or taking up a more advanced role. His impact was critical in consecutive wins against Brighton, Fulham and Burnley during which the team scored seven goals off the back of three scoreless matches, and here again he was the difference.

He had the chance to double the lead when Conor Gallagher, captain again with Reece James fit only for a late cameo, took the initiative and drove through the heart of Arsenal's midfield, slipping the ball in to Palmer who found room in between Saliba and Gabriel to get off a low drive which flashed inches wide of Raya's far post.

Chelsea might have pulled further clear in the closing minutes of the half, Sterling with a familiar burst down the right, slipping the ball to Malo Gusto who showed the finishing instincts of a full-back and ballooned over.

The second half began with a moment to forget for Arsenal goalkeeper Raya. Ben White gave the ball away to Gallagher inside the Chelsea half, and carrying the ball up the left flank he fed the overlapping Mudryk.

There seemed to be little on as the Ukrainian assessed options inside the box. Raya was positioned ready for a cross, but in doing so he left too much room behind him into which Mudryk's ball drifted, sailing clean over the keeper, who flapped helplessly as it landed in the net.

Raya's afternoon was going from bad to worse. Minutes after conceding, he was almost culpable for Chelsea's third when he rolled the ball recklessly to the feet of Palmer who narrowly failed to nip around the goalkeeper and bury Arsenal.

Then, with Arteta's side looking beaten, fortune turned in their favour. Rice hauled them back into it with 14 minutes to play and it was another goalkeeping error, this time from Sanchez.

Chelsea's summer signing has repeatedly been culpable in recent games of conceding possession with poor distribution. Here, under little pressure, he passed the ball straight to the feet of Rice, who with quickness of thought thumped it first time from 30 yards beyond the stranded keeper.

Then the final sting for Pochettino.

Bukayo Saka was given time on the edge of the box to shift the ball from right foot to left, and with vision and precision, he picked out the run of Trossard who stole in behind Chelsea with a lunging right leg to divert it past Sanchez.

Chelsea vs Arsenal latest news

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• Arteta hits out at VAR as Arsenal boss hails comeback against Chelsea

• Rice passing £105m test with flying colours after sparking comeback

• Pochettino addresses Mudryk and Sanchez's performances vs Arsenal

Good night!

21:27 , Jonathan Gorrie

Thanks for joining Standard Sport's LIVE coverage of Chelsea's dramatic draw with Arsenal.

Find our report, ratings, reaction and analysis below!

Pochettino addresses Mudryk and Sanchez's performances vs Arsenal

21:26 , Jonathan Gorrie

Mauricio Pochettino told Mykhailo Mudryk he "needs to improve" despite his goal-scoring display against Arsenal.

The 22-year-old winger extended Chelsea's lead as his cross flew over David Raya, adding a second after Cole Palmer's first-half penalty.

The Ukraine international was then the first player substituted by Pochettino in the 66th minute and the Blues boss explained he still expects even more from the £88.5million signing from Shakhtar.

Read the full story here!

Rice passing £105m test with flying colours after sparking comeback

21:01 , Jonathan Gorrie

Declan Rice has barely been at Arsenal three months, but you wouldn’t know it.

The midfielder has quickly become the heartbeat of this Arsenal team and he underlined that at Stamford Bridge as he dragged the Gunners to a point.

Mikel Arteta’s side had looked dead and buried when they were 2-0 down, with Chelsea on course for their biggest win of the Mauricio Pochettino era.

Read the full story here!

Arteta hits out at VAR as Arsenal boss hails comeback against Chelsea

20:50 , Jonathan Gorrie

Mikel Arteta says it was "mechanically impossible" for William Saliba to avoid a handball after he gave away a penalty during Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Chelsea.

The VAR Jarred Gillett instructed referee Chris Kavanagh to check the monitor and give a penalty despite the ball flicking off Mykhailo Mudryk's head before hitting the outstretched arm.

Cole Palmer cooly dispatched his penalty before Mudryk extended Chelsea's lead only for Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard to pull goals back to share the spoils.

When asked about the penalty decision, Arteta said: "The law is clear as well in where the ball has to be in relation to the action.

Read the full story here!

Chelsea's confusing transfer activity is beginning to make some sense

20:24 , Jonathan Gorrie

Chelsea should have been celebrating their most accomplished performance of Mauricio Pochettino's reign and, arguably, since Todd Boehly bought the club, but still couldn't win.

At 2-0 up, Pochettino's side had outplayed Mikel Arteta's typically exceptional group physically, mentally, technically and tactically.

Cole Palmer scored a much-deserved 15th-minute penalty by sending David Raya the wrong way at a VAR check led to William Saliba's handball in the box being penalised.

Read Nizaar Kinsella's full analysis here!

Arsenal player ratings vs Chelsea: Martin Odegaard struggles but Declan Rice changes the game

20:02 , Jonathan Gorrie

Arsenal scored twice in the final 20 minutes as they came from behind to grab a point against Chelsea.

The Gunners had looked on course to lose their first Premier League game of the season, but they rallied late on.

Chelsea had been 2-0 up after Cole Palmer scored a penalty and Mykhailo Mudryk's cross flew into the bottom corner.

Arsenal, however, pulled when back through Declan Rice after Roberto Sanchez gifted him the ball. And then Leandro Trossard finished well at the back post from a Bukayo Saka cross.

Simon Collings was at Stamford Bridge to see Arsenal in action...

Chelsea player ratings vs Arsenal: Robert Sanchez in terrible display as Marc Cucurella shuts down Bukayo Saka

19:59 , Jonathan Gorrie

Cole Palmer and Mykhailo Mudryk should have given Chelsea a win over Arsenal but a second half collapse saw the spoils shared.

Robert Sanchez's errant ball saw Declan Rice pull one back from 25 yards, with substitute Leandro Trossard equalising with a far-post finish from Bukayo Saka's cross.

The result was a disappointment for Chelsea who dominated most of the match only to collapse under late pressure as they tired and Mauricio Pochettino's substitutes failed to lift the team.

Chelsea should have been celebrating the best performance of the Boehly-Clearlake era but have left with a sense of what if.

Nizaar Kinsella witnessed the action from Stamford Bridge. 

Arsenal deny Chelsea a statement win with late show

19:32 , Jonathan Gorrie

A late showing from Arsenal denied Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino a statement Premier League win as the Gunners came from two goals behind to draw 2-2.

FT: Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal

19:26 , Jonathan Gorrie

Blues denied statement win after late Gunners show.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Into added time

19:19 , Jonathan Gorrie

90 mins: SEVEN ADDED MINUTES.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Simon Collings at Stamford Bridge

19:15 , Jonathan Gorrie

The away end has gone mad. It's a sea of limbs. Do Arsenal fancy a winner now?

Chelsea vs Arsenal: GOAL! Leandro Trossard '83

19:14 , Jonathan Gorrie

83 mins: GOAL!

Super sub Trossard darts into the box to meet White's cross!

Chelsea vs Arsenal: On comes Reece James!

19:13 , Jonathan Gorrie

82 mins: Big boost for the Blues as their captain comes back from injury.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: GOAL! Declan Rice '77

19:06 , Jonathan Gorrie

77 mins: GOAL!

Rice latches onto a mistake from Sanchez to lob the Spaniard!

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Simon Collings at Stamford Bridge

18:54 , Jonathan Gorrie

Tomiyasu been one of Arsenal's best players since coming on. Dealt well with Sterling and linking up with Martinelli

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Almost a nightmare for Raya

18:46 , Jonathan Gorrie

57 mins: He gets caught on the ball and allows Palmer to pounce before tackling the forward.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Simon Collings at Stamford Bridge

18:39 , Jonathan Gorrie

Bad to worse for Arsenal and, of course, it's Mudryk who scores.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: GOAL! Mykhailo Mudryk '47

18:38 , Jonathan Gorrie

47 mins: GOAL!

It had to happen, didn't it? Mudyrk scores against Arsenal, albeit in flukey fashion.

His cross ends up chipping David Raya!

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Back underway!

18:34 , Jonathan Gorrie

Here we go for the second-half!

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Simon Collings at Stamford Bridge

18:31 , Jonathan Gorrie

Applause all round Stamford Bridge just now as Chelsea pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton,

HT: Chelsea 1-0 Arsenal

18:19 , Jonathan Gorrie

Palmer's penalty the difference at the break!

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Simon Collings at Stamford Bridge

18:15 , Jonathan Gorrie

If I am Arteta I am getting Partey on at half-time here. Arsenal lacking physicality and control.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Nizaar Kinsella at Stamford Bridge

18:13 , Jonathan Gorrie

Mauricio Pochettino and his staff have done a job on Arsenal. The long balls in behind are threatening and Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are very quiet. Martin Odegaard isn't influencing the game and a fired up side are outbattling their London rivals.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Simon Collings at Stamford Bridge

18:09 , Jonathan Gorrie

Gabriel and Saliba struggling with Cole Palmer, who is playing the false nine role really well. He's dragging the two Arsenal centre-backs all over the place.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Nizaar Kinsella at Stamford Bridge

17:59 , Jonathan Gorrie

Mikel Arteta has beckoned over his entire team for a tactical pep talk after Conor Gallagher went down injured. Mauricio Pochettino does the same with a few of his players

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Blues looking comfortable

17:56 , Jonathan Gorrie

24 mins: Arsenal just aren't at the races here.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Nizaar Kinsella at Stamford Bridge

17:50 , Jonathan Gorrie

Jorginho passes the ball straight out of touch when trying to reach Ben White. His former supporters at Stamford Bridge enjoyed that.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Simon Collings at Stamford Bridge

17:48 , Jonathan Gorrie

Chelsea have started like a train and Arsenal reeling after that goal. Big 10 minutes now. Need to steady the ship.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Nizaar Kinsella at Stamford Bridge

17:47 , Jonathan Gorrie

Cole Palmer has two penalty goals in two matches now. He is making some impact since joining Chelsea from Man City on deadline day. What a signing.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: GOAL! Cole Palmer '14

17:47 , Jonathan Gorrie

14 mins: Palmer scores from the spot!

Chelsea vs Arsenal: PENALY TO CHELSEA!

17:45 , Jonathan Gorrie

It's awarded!

Chelsea vs Arsenal: CHANCE FOR CHELSEA!

17:43 , Jonathan Gorrie

11 mins: Sterling plays in a cross for Mudryk and the ball hits Saliba's arm after the header!

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Gunners moving into control

17:39 , Jonathan Gorrie

07 mins: Chelsea caused early problems on the break but Arsenal have now settled into dominating the ball.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Simon Collings at Stamford Bridge

17:33 , Jonathan Gorrie

One of the advantages of the press box at Stamford Bridge is you are right behind the dugouts. Arteta already going mad one minute in as Zinchenko gives the ball away too easily in the box.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Nizaar Kinsella at Stamford Bridge

17:33 , Jonathan Gorrie

Cole Palmer is playing up front rather than Raheem Sterling today. Mykhailo Mudryk and Raheem Sterling are on the wings.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: KICK-OFF!

17:32 , Jonathan Gorrie

Away we go!

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Nizaar Kinsella at Stamford Bridge

17:29 , Jonathan Gorrie

A wonderful tribute was given to Eden Hazard ahead of kick-off with a crowd surfing banner.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Closing in on kick-off!

17:25 , Jonathan Gorrie

We're almost there at a very wet and windy Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Why is Aaron Ramsdale not in the Gunners squad today?

16:47 , Jonathan Gorrie

His wife, Georgina, has given birth to a boy.

Chelsea vs Arsena: Nizaar Kinsella and Simon Collings at Stamford Bridge

16:46 , Jonathan Gorrie

Standard Sport's reporters run through the team news...

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Nizaar Kinsella at Stamford Bridge

16:39 , Jonathan Gorrie

Chelsea play without a striker for the first time under Mauricio Pochettino as Raheem Sterling lines up as a false 9. He plays in an attack with Cole Palmer and Mykhailo Mudryk. Axel Disasi and Reece James also deemed only fit enough for the bench.

Confirmed Arsenal lineup

16:33 , Jonathan Gorrie

Arsenal XI: Raya; Ben White, Gabriel, Saliba, Zinchenko; Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli

Subs: Hein, Tomiyasu, Kiwior, Partey, Smith Rowe, Nelson, Haverz, Trossard, Nketiah

Confirmed Chelsea lineup

16:33 , Jonathan Gorrie

Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Thiago Silva, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo, Gallagher; Palmer, Sterling, Mudryk

Subs: Petrovic, Badiashile, James, Disasi, Maatsen, Ugochukwu, Madueke, Washington, Jackson

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Mohamed Elneny interview: ‘I cried when Gunners asked me to stay, I want to finish my career here’

16:18 , Jonathan Gorrie

When Mohamed Elneny was told earlier this year he would be signing a new contract with Arsenal, he broke down in tears.

At the time, midfielder Elneny had just suffered a serious knee injury that would keep him sidelined until late September following 260 days on the sidelines.

With his contract set to expire in June, the 31-year-old feared his seven-year stay in north London was over.

Arsenal, however, had other ideas and the Egyptian was handed a new one-year contract to ensure he remains this squad’s longest-serving player.

Read his full interview with Simon Collings here!

Chelsea vs Arsenal: William Gallas predcits

16:15 , Jonathan Gorrie

Speaking to Lord Ping, Gallas said: "Arsenal are looking good at the moment, and Chelsea are still in trouble despite winning their last game. Their position in the table is not where they should be, and they had a difficult campaign last season. I'd say they look better this season, but their squad is still young. It'll be very interesting to see if Arsenal can go to Stamford Bridge and head back to North London with the three points. I, however, foresee a draw.

"I can see goals in the game between Chelsea and Arsenal. The Blues play much differently to the likes of Manchester City, and Arsenal seemed to be worried in the game against them last week. So did City. Neither of them wanted to make a mistake! It'll be different against Chelsea, though, as the Blues need the points. I can see them attacking Arsenal and the Gunners can respond. I'm sure we'll see goals.

"I’m going for 2-2. Fans always want to see goals in these London derbies, and a 2-2 draw will be perfect."

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Nizaar Kinsella at Stamford Bridge

16:09 , Jonathan Gorrie

Injury doubts Reece James and Axel Disasi are among the players out at Stamford Bridge assessing the pitch ahead of kick-off. Team news is coming in 20 minutes.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Marcel Desailly backs Blues for big win

16:07 , Jonathan Gorrie

Speaking to Gambling Zone, the former Chelsea defender said: "It looks impossible, but I'll go for a 3-1 win. I'll go for 3-1 Chelsea. Why not?

"This is the beauty of the Premier League. As soon as a team has a mental drop and isn't ready for the intensity of a match, they can lose. When Arsenal players arrive at Chelsea, they may believe that it won't be as difficult as it would at Tottenham, City, or eventually, Man United.

"The spirit of Ferguson is still there. Those kinds of stadiums getplayers ready for the battle. When teams come to Chelsea, they'll think they can win, despite how talented their players are. The mental preparation will automatically drop, even if you try to control it.

"All of what I said about Chelsea before can be brushed away ifChelsea beat Arsenal! A victory won't just mean three points, it'll also mean you've been physically, technically, and tactically superior to Arsenal. That'll give the players a lot of belief, and Pochettino can build on that.

"Everyone now knows that Arsenal are a part of the great teams inthe Premier League, and Chelsea will know how important the psychological aspects of the game are. I do believe Chelsea can win, even if it's Arsenal.

"I'm not taking away from Arsenal's level, but Chelsea can win and build up from there."

BREAKING NEWS: Sir Bobby Charlton dies aged 86

16:03 , Jonathan Gorrie

Sad news has been announced.

England and Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away aged 86.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Kai Havertz transfer was a 'mistake' and summer signing is 'in trouble'

15:58 , Jonathan Gorrie

Arsenal made a "mistake" signing Kai Havertz, says William Gallas - speaking to Lord Ping - after the former Chelsea forward's struggles so far this season.

Eyebrows were raised when the Gunners splashed £65million on Havertz after an underwhelming spell across the capital at Stamford Bridge, but Mikel Arteta was determined to revamp his midfield after last season's remarkable title race collapse. He soon added Declan Rice and the Gunners sit joint-top of the league.

Havertz has struggled to improve his form in north London, though did score his sole goal so far from the penalty spot after captain Martin Odegaard afforded him the chance.

Read the full story here!

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Paul Merson predicts

15:53 , Jonathan Gorrie

The visit of Arsenal on Saturday could be exactly the sort of game Chelsea need to kickstart their season.

That is according to pundit Paul Merson, who believes the London derby at Stamford Bridge is tough to predict despite the two teams' contrasting form for much of the season.

Read the full story here!

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Latest odds

15:48 , Jonathan Gorrie

Betfair: Chelsea vs Arsenal match odds

Chelsea - 2/1

Draw - 17/10

Arsenal - 6/6

Odds via Betfair.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Aaron Ramsdale makes admission as he admits fear for England dream

15:30 , Jonathan Gorrie

Aaron Ramsdale has admitted that he needs to get back the Arsenal No1 spot to keep his England chances alive — and says the intense focus on his situation this season has been difficult to manage.

The goalkeeper’s only appearance since early September came in Arsenal’s Carabao Cup tie at Brentford, with summer signing David Raya playing the past six games in the Premier League and Champions League.

Ramsdale was part of Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the Australia friendly and Tuesday’s qualifying win over Italy, which booked their place at next summer’s European Championship, but did not feature in either game. Sam Johnstone started the win over the Socceroos when No1 Jordan Pickford was rested.

Read the full story here!

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Blues fans to pay tribute to retired Eden Hazard with banner

15:25 , Jonathan Gorrie

Chelsea supporters have organised a banner to honour club legend Eden Hazard, who retired from football last week.

The 32-year-old explained on Thursday that he “wasn't having fun on the pitch' and “didn't want to play somewhere for the money”, after an injury-hit five years at Real Madrid following his move from Chelsea in the summer of 2019.

Blues supporters have paid for and made a crowd-surfing banner which will be displayed before Saturday’s clash at Stamford Bridge against Arsenal.

It will be unfurled five minutes before the 5.30pm kick-off, to avoid clashing with the Premier League’s planned minute’s silence for victims in the Israel-Palestine war.

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Mikel Arteta issues update on Bukayo Saka

15:20 , Jonathan Gorrie

Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka has been “working so hard” to be fit for Saturday’s derby with Chelsea and wants to play.

Saka injured his hamstring earlier this month when Arsenal travelled to Lens in the Champions League.

The winger duly missed Arsenal’s win over Manchester City on October 8 and both of England’s games during the recent international break.

Sala has been working at the Gunners’ training base at London Colney during that time and hopes to play against Chelsea this weekend.

Read the full story here!

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Sibling rivalry' adds fresh spice

15:11 , Jonathan Gorrie

Mikel Arteta has described his reunion with Mauricio Pochettino as “beautiful”, but there will be no love lost when Arsenal and Chelsea meet.

Arteta was a teenager when he first met Pochettino back in 2001. He had just joined Paris Saint-Germain and Pochettino, who was 10 years his senior, took the young Spaniard under his wing.

Pochettino became Arteta’s big brother, keeping an eye on him to ensure he did not fall out of line. Now, 22 years on, they will find themselves in opposing dugouts at Stamford Bridge this weekend.

“I think it is beautiful,” said Arteta. “It is something that happened with Pep [Guardiola].

“I think it’s great, that after all those years, football puts you in the situation when you face each other. Now we are both managing great clubs in the best league in the world. It does not get much better than that.”

Read the full story here!

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Head to head (h2h) history and results

15:08 , Jonathan Gorrie

Chelsea wins: 66

Draws: 58

Arsenal wins: 83

Prediction: Arsenal to win 2-0

15:03 , Jonathan Gorrie

Though things look to be improving at Stamford Bridge, Arsenal are simply much further ahead in their development.

Arsenal to win 2-0.

Arsenal team news: Saka fitness uncertain

15:02 , Jonathan Gorrie

Arsenal, meanwhile, hope to have William Saliba, Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka available after they pulled out of their international squads with injuries.

They face late fitness tests and Gabriel Martinelli could start.

Chelsea team news: Reece James facing a late fitness test

15:01 , Jonathan Gorrie

Despite some reports to the contrary, it seems Reece James could feature. Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo are fit to play, while Axel Disasi faces a late fitness test.

Romeo Lavia is also unfit, along with the likes of Carney Chukwuemeka, Cole Palmer, Ben Chilwell and Christopher Nkunku.

How to watch Chelsea vs Arsenal today

15:01 , Jonathan Gorrie

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog. Nizaar Kinsella and Simon Collings will be providing expert analysis from the ground.

Welcome

14:56 , Jonathan Gorrie

Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport's LIVE coverage of Chelsea's Premier League clash against Arsenal.

Kick-off from Stamford Bridge is at 5.30pm BST.