Rare setback for Thomas Tuchel as Chelsea gift Arsenal victory

Arsenal had not won here for almost a decade and were expected to be cannon fodder for their London rivals. But Mikel Arteta’s men finally showed some of the desire and passion that has been too often lacking during their mediocre mid-table season
Rare setback for Thomas Tuchel as Chelsea gift Arsenal victory

Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe celebrates scoring at Stamford Bridge. Picture: Shaun Botterill/PA

Chelsea 0 Arsenal 1

Thomas Tuchel suffered a surprise rare setback in his charmed Chelsea career as his side spurned the opportunity to go third and above Saturday’s FA Cup final opponents Leicester City.

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