Arsene Wenger’s 1,000th game in charge ended with a humiliating defeat and the realisation that Arsenal may be slipping out of the four horse title race.
Arsenal’s problems were almost immediate, with Samuel Eto’o scoring after just 5 minutes and Andre Schurrle added the second with a smart low drive in the 7th minute.
As against Liverpool at Anfield last month, Arsenal’s game was over within the opening 15 minutes. Alex Oxlade Chamberlain handled an Eden Hazard shot on the goal-line and referee Andre Marriner pointed to the spot. What came next will garner far more comment and controversy than any of the 6 goals.
Kieran Gibbs, the Arsenal left-back who had been the closest Arsenal player to Chamberlain when he handled was sent off, while the offending Chamberlain was left on the field.
Eden Hazard scored the penalty and Chelsea were cruising.
Oscar added a fourth for Chelsea 3 minutes before half-time, burying a square ball from Fernando Torres into the roof of the Arsenal net.
It was Oscar who added the 5th goal, scoring from 20 yards out with a low shot Szczesny will be disappointed he didn’t handle better.
Recent singing Mohamed Salah made it 6 on 71 minutes, breaking the Arsenal line and sliding the ball past Szczesny.
