Chelsea endured a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, with some players standing out while others underperformed. Here’s how the Blues fared in the top-four clash:

Best Performers

Moises Caicedo – 7.5
Caicedo was a bright spark for Chelsea, bringing energy and drive to the midfield battle. He was sharp in cutting out Arsenal’s moves and smart with his pressing, registering two interceptions, two clearances, and winning six duels.

Marc Cucurella – 7
The Spaniard was arguably Chelsea’s biggest attacking threat—highlighting the team’s struggles in the final third. Almost scored from David Raya’s mistake in the first half and had another header saved. Defensively, he made three clearances and showed urgency in attack.

Levi Colwill – 7
A solid presence at the back, Colwill was composed in dealing with Arsenal’s attacking threats and made some key interventions to keep Chelsea in the game.

Mixed Performances

Reece James – 6.5
Playing in midfield, James moved the ball well and was precise with his deliveries but could have done more to spark creativity.

Enzo Fernandez – 6
Showed glimpses of control in midfield but struggled to influence the game significantly.

Benoit Badiashile – 5.5
Had some decent defensive moments but was unable to prevent Arsenal’s key chances.

Wesley Fofana – 5.5
Wasn’t at his dominant best at right-back and had a tough time dealing with Arsenal’s attacking threats.

Underwhelming Performances

Robert Sanchez – 5
A shaky start saw him struggle with saves and clearances. He was easily beaten by Mikel Merino’s header but redeemed himself slightly with a big save in the second half.

Pedro Neto – 5
A frustrating night for Neto, who was isolated in bad areas and failed to make an impact. His shot attempts lacked quality.

Jadon Sancho – 5
Failed to make a real impact and struggled to create openings against Arsenal’s solid defense.

Worst Performer

Christopher Nkunku – 4
A frustrating performance from Nkunku, who failed to get on the end of any big chances and was bullied by Arsenal’s defenders. He also struggled to create anything of note, making it another disappointing outing for the Frenchman.

Substitutes

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 5, Michael Olise – 6, Romeo Lavia – 6, Malo Gusto – N/R, Tosin Adarabioyo – N/R

Chelsea’s struggles in attack and lack of cutting edge proved costly in this crucial top-four race, leaving them vulnerable to being overtaken by Newcastle United.