Monday 25 January 2016

Premier League: Arsenal v Chelsea – in pictures

Arsenal have made a series of statements this season some things but Chelsea remain their nemesis as Diego Costa scored the only goal of the match to put a dent in Arsenal’s title hopes. Guardian photographer, Tom Jenkins, was there to record this clash of the titans.
for the Guardian
  • Chelsea’s Diego Costa looking determined during their light training before the match 
    Diego Costa looking determined during their light training before the match
  • Mesut Özil prays before kick-off at the Emirates Stadium 
    Mesut Özil prays before kick-off at the Emirates Stadium
  • An Arsenal banner before kick off against their cross-town rivals. 
    An Arsenal banner before kick off against their cross-town rivals
  • The experienced Arsenal manager, Arsène Wenger, knows how lonely it can be on the touchline at the Emirates
    The experienced Arsenal manager, Arsène Wenger, knows how lonely it can be on the touchline at the Emirates
  • Arsenal’s creative spark Özil goes straight on the attack
    Arsenal’s creative spark Özil goes straight on the attack
  • Oscar fouls Joel Campbell early in the match as the hosts look for an early breakthrough.
    Oscar fouls Joel Campbell early in the match as the hosts look for an early breakthrough
  • Mathieu Flamini misses a chance in the first half.
    Mathieu Flamini misses a chance in the first half
  • The game turns on this first-half challenge, as Per Mertesacker brings down Costa...
    The game turns on this first-half challenge, as Per Mertesacker brings down Costa with the Chelsea striker through on goal...
  • Mertesacker is sent off for the professional foul by referee Mark Clattenburg.
    Mertesacker is sent off for the professional foul by referee Mark Clattenbur
  • Arsène Wenger clearly disagrees with the decision, but said after the match: “I think the red card was quick and harsh but I have to watch it again”
    Arsène Wenger clearly disagrees with the decision, but said after the match: “I think the red card was quick and harsh but I have to watch it again”
  • Diego Costa, again the pantomime villain for Arsenal fans, pretends to kick the ball into the crowd after being caught offside.
    Diego Costa, again the pantomime villain for Arsenal fans, pretends to kick the ball into the crowd after being caught offside
  • Arsenal’s captain for the day, Theo Walcott, was successfully neutralised by Chelsea and was eventually substituted.
    Arsenal’s captain for the day, Theo Walcott, was successfully neutralised by Chelsea and was eventually substituted
  • Diego Costa bears down on the Arsenal goal to give Chelsea the lead midway through the first half.
    Diego Costa bears down on the Arsenal goal to give Chelsea the lead midway through the first half
  • Olivier Giroud is substituted as Arsenal sought to shore up their back four – and is given a pat on the back by Costa
    Olivier Giroud is substituted as Arsenal sought to shore up their back four – and is given a pat on the back by Costa
  • Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and César Azpilicueta battle for the ball.
    Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and César Azpilicueta battle for the ball
  • Guus Hiddink cuts a calm figure on the touchline, despite increasing Arsenal pressure.
    Guus Hiddink cuts a calm figure on the touchline, despite increasing Arsenal pressure
  • Diego Costa applauds the away fans after being taken off, to a chorus of boos from the home supporters
    Diego Costa applauds the away fans after being taken off, to a chorus of boos from the home supporters
  • Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois saves at the feet of Ozil as time begins to run out for Arsenal
    Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois saves at the feet of Ozil as time begins to run out for Arsenal
  • The final whistle goes, and Oxlade-Chamberlain and Laurent Koscielny despair.
    The final whistle goes, and Oxlade-Chamberlain and Laurent Koscielny despair.
  • Chelsea players celebrate in the distance as Arsenal are left dejected. The Gunners are still third but missed a big chance to make a statement to their title rivals.
    Chelsea players celebrate in the distance as Arsenal are left dejected. The Gunners are still third but missed a big chance to make a statement to their title rivals.
  • John Terry hugs the Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech in sympathy
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