Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Gunners’ run riot after White and Havertz goals

Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea: Kai Havertz and Ben White both scored twice as the Gunners go three points clear at the top of the table

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Arsenal moved three points clear of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table with a blistering 5-0 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta’s men dominated from the get-go but couldn’t make full use of a first 45 minutes of controlled play despite Leandro Trossard’s fourth minute opener. He was fed the ball by Declan Rice then smoked the ball home at the near post.

After the break, the Gunners turned up the heat with Ben White latching onto a deflected shot from Rice and Kai Havertz lifting a fine finish over the goalkeeper to put Arsenal clear. Havertz then added a fourth with a guided finish to the bottom corner before White volleyed a beautifully dainty pass from Martin Odegaard into the top corner.

For Chelsea it was a night to forget but Arsenal took advantage of playing first this week and now Liverpool and Manchester City must respond if they hope to avoid dropping points in the title race.

Relive the updates from Arsenal vs Chelsea in tonight’s live blog below and get the latest match odds and tips, here

Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE: Latest Premier League updates

• Arsenal’s humiliation of Chelsea reignites questions over Mauricio Pochettino’s future
• Chelsea’s collapse at Arsenal was humiliating, inevitable, and their lowest point yet
• Arsenal move three points clear of Liverpool with victory over Chelsea
• 70’ GOAL! - White’s volley ends up in the back of the net (ARS 5-0 CHE)
• 65’ GOAL! - Havertz scores again with guided finish (ARS 4-0 CHE)
• 57’ GOAL! - Havertz collects Odegaard’s pass and lifts the ball past Petrovic (ARS 3-0 CHE)
• 52’ GOAL! - White slots home after Rice’s deflected shot (ARS 2-0 CHE)
• 49’ SAVE! - Petrovic denies Rice at the near post (ARS 1-0 CHE)
• 25’ POST! - Jackson breaks and hits the woodwork (ARS 1-0 CHE)
• 4’ GOAL! - Trossard fires Arsenal into the lead (ARS 1-0 CHE)

[23 April 2024 21:26 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal 4-0 Chelsea

68 mins: Raheem Sterling, who’s just come on for Chelsea, takes a free kick and sends it straight into the hands of David Raya.

[23 April 2024 21:22 · Mike Jones]

GOAL! Arsenal 4-0 Chelsea (Havertz, 65’)⚽️

65 mins: Another one!

Bukayo Saka brings the ball down the right wing before slipping it into Kai Havertz. He lets the ball roll across his body then guides a left-footed effort into the bottom corner.

[23 April 2024 21:19 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal 3-0 Chelsea

63 mins: Close! Noni Madueke weaves up the pitch and slips a great pass into the box for Nicolas Jackson. The striker touches the ball past his marker then sidefoots a shot into the side netting.

Great build-up, poor finish.

[23 April 2024 21:16 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal 3-0 Chelsea

60 mins: An hour played and the damage has been done. Arsenal will have to implode massively if they are to lose this game from here.

Mikel Arteta will be pleased with what he’s seeing.

[23 April 2024 21:14 · Mike Jones]

GOAL! Arsenal 3-0 Chelsea (Havertz, 57’)⚽️

57 mins: Havertz scores against his old club!

This is a great goal. Martin Odegaard delivers an aerial pass from the left wing and picks out Kai Havertz on his way into the box. He holds off Marc Cucurella, protects the ball, then lifts it over Dorde Petrovic to add a third goal for the Gunners.

[23 April 2024 21:12 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea

54 mins: Chelsea have a long way to go to get back into this match now. Arsenal tend to run away with games when they feel comfortable and confident and that has certainly been the case this evening.

As it stands Arsenal are going three points clear at the top.

[23 April 2024 21:09 · Mike Jones]

GOAL! Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea (White, 52’)⚽️

52 mins: Arsenal knock the corner short and pass it to Declan Rice on the edge of the box. He shoots but his effort is deflected into the path of Ben White.

White takes a touch and shoots, fizzing the ball into the far bottom corner. Arsenal double their lead.

[23 April 2024 21:08 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea

51 mins: Chance! Ben White has the ball on the right side of the box and slips it back to Martin Odegaard. He plays a blind reverse pass into the penalty area where Kai Havertz gets through the defence and shoots.

He goes across goal but Petrovic drops low and turns the ball behind for a corner.

[23 April 2024 21:06 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea

49 mins: Save! Rice catches Gallagher in possession and pokes the ball to Odegaard. He then slips Rice into the penalty area and the midfielder strikes one from the right side of the box.

The shot is drilled low at Petrovic who drops to the ground and keeps it out!

[23 April 2024 21:04 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea

48 mins: Gallager lifts a free kick into the box for Chelsea but Declan Rice is on hand ot nod it clear. Chelsea already seem more positive and confident on the ball.

This could be a fascinating second half if the Blues turn it on.