10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal 1-1 in Premier League: Key stats
What's the story
10-man Chelsea put up a solid diplay against Premier League leaders Arsenal on Matchday 13 of the 2025-26 season. The match at Stamford Bridge saw Moises Caicedo get sent off for the Blues in the 1st half. It was Trevor Chalobah, who put the hosts ahead early in the 2nd half. Mikel Merino equalized for Arsenal thereafter but a 2nd goal didn't arrive.
Table
Gap reduced: Arsenal are 5 points clear at the top
The Gunners missed the chance to open up a seven-point gap at the top of the Premier League. After 13 matches, Mikel Arteta's men own 30 points. This was their 3rd draw of the season (W9 L1). On the other hand, Chelsea missed the chance to go 2nd. They are placed third with 24 points under their belt (W7 D3 L3).
Match stats
Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal: Here are the match stats
The Blues managed 37% ball possession with Arsenal clocking 63%. In terms of xG, Chelsea (0.79) were outdone by Arsenal (1.26). Chelsea clocked 11 attempts and had 4 shots on target. Arsenal had 4 shots on target from 8 attempts. Arteta's men created 2 big chances to Chelsea's 1. Arsenal edged past Chelsea in terms of touches in the opposition box (18-17).
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Merino gets to 10 Premier League goals
Merino has now got to 10 Premier League goals for the Gunners from 64 appearances. The ongoing season sees him get to 2 Premier League goals from 12 matches (A2). Overall, he has 13 goals in all competitions for Arsenal across 63 career matches.
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46th Premier League assist for Saka
Making his 206th Premier League appearance, Bukayo Saka, who assisted Merino, registered his 46th assist. He also owns 56 goals. In 11 matches this season, the Englishman owns three goals and an assist.
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Contrasting records for Merino and Caicedo
Out of Merino's 10 Premier League goals, seven have been headers (70%). Among all non-defenders with 10+ goals in the competition's history, only James Scowcroft (71% - 10/14) scored a higher ratio with his head. Former Brighton midfielfer Caicedo received his first red card in the Premier League (130 appearances). He is now the seventh Chelsea player to be sent off against Arsenal (PL).