“Chelsea” won the London derby – RBC

«Chelsea” beat away “Arsenal” in the London derby in the 23rd round of the championship of England.

Meeting at the “Emirates” ended with the score 1: 0 in favor of the guests. The only goal midway through the first half, scored the Spanish striker Diego Costa. “Arsenal” has 18 minutes left in the minority. On the field for a foul against the gates to strangers fleeing Diego Costa was deleted by German defender Per Mertesacker owners.

«Chelsea” extended their unbeaten run to seven matches. In six of them, the team played under the direction of former Russia coach Guus Hiddink. “Chelsea” scored 28 points and climbed to 13th place in the standings of the championship of England. “Arsenal”, before the beginning of the tour in the lead in the Premier League, with 44 points dropped to third place. Ahead – “Lester» ( 47) and “Manchester City» ( 44).

In early August, the team met at the “Wembley” in the match for the Super Bowl. Then the victory with the score 1: 0 won “Arsenal”. The only goal midway through the first half, scored Londoners midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. After the meeting, Jose Mourinho, who led at the time, “Chelsea”, threw a medal for participation in the game on the platform.

In the middle of September in the first round match of the championship of England “Chelsea” house beat “Arsenal” with a score of 2 : 0. In the second half goals from Kurt Zouma and Calum Chambers, hit save. Before the break after challenge with Diego Costa was sent off Brazilian defender Gabriel Paulista Londoners. At the end of the second half red card received another football player of “Arsenal” Santi Cazorla.

In the middle of December, “Chelsea” Mourinho dismissed from his post as head coach. The reason for dismissal was poor performance of the team. “Chelsea” in the table of the championship held in England 16th place, while in the same ochke from the relegation zone. By the end of the season, “Chelsea” will be led by former Russia coach Guus Hiddink, who for the second time led the London club on a provisional basis.

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English Championship. Premier League. 23rd round

«Arsenal” – “Chelsea” 0 1

January 24. London. The stadium “Emirates»

Goal: Diego Costa, 23

Warnings: Koselni, 45, Flamini, 46 – Oscar 11 Matic, 60, Obi Mikel, 72

Delete: Mertesacker, 18

«Arsenal» : Cech, bellerin Montreal, Ramsey, Mertezakar, Koselni Campbell ( Sanchez, 57), Flamini, Giroux ( Gabriel, 22), Ozil, Walcott ( Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 75)

«Chelsea»: Courtois, Ivanovic, Azpilicueta, Matic, Zuma, Terry, Willian, Obi Mikel, Diego Costa ( Remy, 69), Fabregas, Oscar ( Azar, 77)

Judge: Mark Clattenburg ( Newcastle upon-Tyne).

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Guus Hiddink, head coach of “Chelsea»

– Today the guys coped with their work. We have made every effort to prevent the opponent from playing. “Arsenal” – a strong team that is able to beat you, even with ten men. It was important to keep their game model. Prior to removal, we had some good attacks, a couple of points had Willian. Red card simplifies a bit of everything, but the “Arsenal” can play well in the minority. I liked the way my team played today, no matter how many points we are behind fourth place. We are also still involved in two cup competitions. We have not lost in seven games, but were not quite happy with the fact that often played in a draw.

Arsene Wenger, coach of “Arsenal»

– Two our players have been removed in the current season of Costa. I did what he was not accusing, just the facts. This part of the game forward, in that he is very good. The arbitrator decided very quickly to get a red card. We greeted the decision with dignity and deserved at least a draw. We had chances to equalize. There are times when the players deserve praise, and after the defeat. I can not influence the decisions of judges. I like this red card seemed too harsh, but we had to put up with it. Yes, Costa make the most of this episode. This is how the attacker in this component it is good. Replacing Giroux? We needed a counter and speed after removal. So I made the decision. The fact that “Lester” is at the top after 23 rounds – not just a coincidence. But there is a long way. We are disappointed with today’s result, but we can be happy with their attitude and character.

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