Increasingly Difficult (Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal - BPL 2012/2013)

Arsenal lost again in London derby on Sunday (20/01/2013) at Stamford bridge. The results match 2-1, as the match at the Emirates earlier this season. In this match, two goals from Chelsea scored in the first half by Juan Mata and Frank Lampard while a Arsenal's goal scored by Walcott in the second half. 

 

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The first half Arsenal played very poorly. Arsenal midfield that rely on Diaby and Coquelin, really have trouble against agility and cleverness Oscar, Hazzard and Mata and the mobility of Ramires. Especially for Diaby, this is the worst game he's ever played. This can be seen from the following statistics in the first half:

First Half Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal :
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Arsenal game improved in the second half after Cazorla played back to the middle, after in first half played become left winger, filling Podolski's position that ruled out due to injury. The exit Coquelin and Diaby replaced by Ramsey and Arshavin put Arsenal play like at the Emirates. This can be seen from the following statistics in the second half.

Second Half Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal :
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With this defeat, it becomes increasingly difficult for Arsenal to get in the Champions League zone because Everton and Tottenham Hotspur stronger now. Opportunity to end fasting title the most reasonable is the FA Cup. Go Gunners!