Arsenal vs Chelsea as it happened: Reaction as Diego Costa scores dramatic winner after Per Mertesacker red card

Relive the action from across the Premier League as the Swans made the long trip to Merseyside before Arsenal hosted Guus Hiddink's Blues at the Emirates Stadium

Per Mertesacker is given a rec card against Chelsea (Getty)

Welcome to the Independent’s live coverage of the Premier League on the day Arsenal entertain lowly Chelsea at the Emirates - after Swansea’s trip to Everton. The Gunners can reclaim top spot with a victory while Guus Hiddink’s men will hope they can pull away from the relegation zone.

• Everton 1 Swansea City 2 
• Francesco Guidolin wins first game as Swans boss
• Andre Ayew scores first-half winner at Goodison Park
• Arsenal 0 Chelsea 1
• Per Mertesacker sent off for late challenge on Diego Costa
• Spain striker then scores only goal of the match

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