Arsenal Vs Chelsea is one of the most reliably entertaining fixtures on the Premier League calendar, and whether it's Diego Costa treachery or Arsenal defensive madness, the rivalry rarely disappoints. Tonight was no different as Arsenal blitzed Chelsea with a result that might keep in Arsene Wenger in situ for another two decades.
WINNERS
Arsene Wenger - Given the teeth-gnashing of Arsenal fans in August, Wenger will be feeling pretty smug about things as he has a glass of burgundy and looks back on 20 years in charge of Arsenal tonight. Chelsea and Diego Costa have been a thorn in his side these last three seasons, but all of that voodoo was exorcised this evening. Arsenal fans will start tricking themselves into title dreams tonight.
Theo Walcott - Whisper it but Theo Walcott is Arsenal's best player this season. He's bulkier, full of industry, playing in his best position and now a vital cog in the Arsenal machine. He's playing his best football since he got injured against Spurs in late 2013. Hopefully for his sake, good form continues.
Theo Walcott a player reborn. @stephenhunt1010 called it in his column before the season began, that Walcott would have big season.
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) September 24, 2016
Hector Bellerin - Exquisite assist on Walcott's opener. Displayed Boltian speed to stop Pedro in the second half. Decent day's work.
Bellerin. pic.twitter.com/8g7IBQixie
— ░p░e░g░i░s░ (@AFC_Cameron) September 24, 2016
Bellerin can chase down your ex my lord
— Eche Enziga 🅰️🌶 (@Echecrates) September 24, 2016
LOSERS
Gary Cahill - Woefully caught out for Arsenal's first goal, when a brainfart gifted Sanchez with Arsenal's opener, and consistently terrible for the entire 90 minutes. With David Luiz beside him, the pair form comedy's finest duo since Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock in 'Heat'.
Gary Cahill's reaction to Arsenal going a goal up after his mistake.
Agony for the Chelsea defender. pic.twitter.com/wZwPgHAjGt— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) September 24, 2016
I think it's admirable that Gary Cahill has sacrificed himself for pundits to stop obsessing over David Luiz #friendship
— Jenny Brown (@cfc_jb) September 24, 2016
Gary Cahill and David Luiz is the worst center back combo since Gary Cahill and David Luiz.
— 𓌳 (@Calciodiction) September 24, 2016
Gary Cahill's commitment to not learning from experience is magnificent.
— Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) September 24, 2016
Antonio Conte- What the hell was that from Conte? Chelsea were a consensus smart-guy pick to win the Premier League, but after six weeks of fixtures, Chelsea look in danger of being left behind by the 'Prem's' upper crust: City, Spurs and Liverpool. Genetics tell us that Italians are masters of defence but who should claim accountability for Chelsea's woeful defense - the manager or the shite defenders?
Conte's seen enough pic.twitter.com/xMrUKNalHX
— Gilles (@GillesOffTheWeb) September 24, 2016
Antonio Conte can expect a Russian delegation to his office on Monday morning, maybe even a dressing-room appearance.
— John Brewin (@JohnBrewin_) September 24, 2016
Easy to blame Conte for this, but does he actually have four decent defenders to choose from? Does he even have one?
— Jonathan Liew (@jonathanliew) September 24, 2016
7 years since Conte last lost two consecutive league games. #TheChelseaEffect
— BlueTweetsFC™ (@BlueTweetsFC) September 24, 2016
Conte looks dead tired. Defeated. I feel awful for him he has so much passion and love for winning. But the players are just awful mostly.
— Ryan Drury (@CKNX_Drury) September 24, 2016
Granit Xhaka - how many worldies does the man need to score before he earns a place in the Arsenal XI? Xhaka was again overlooked by Wenger for Arsenal Vs Chelsea and given the performance of Iwobi, Walcott, Ozil et al, it's hard to know how he'll crack the Arsenal team without an injury
How does Wenger get away with starting Coquelin over Xhaha 😂
— Dylan Mckenzie (@DylanMckenzie73) September 24, 2016
Many felt when Xhaha signed for #Arsenal that he was the type of player they needed. Yet, the "not good enough" Coquelin keeps him out.
— eurofoot (@eurofootstadium) September 24, 2016
