Despite another strong performance, this time against Chelsea, Arsenal were again unable to prevent their opponents from getting onto the scoresheet. Noni Madueke’s goal means the Gunners have conceded 12 goals in their last five games.
Their next fixture is a long journey to the northeast as Mikel Arteta prepares his side to face Newcastle United. The Magpies have been scoring for fun, with one match particularly eye-catching against Arsenal’s north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Chelsea offered little going forwards and the visit to St. James’ Park will present an entirely different and far tougher challenge for the Gunners’ back line. That said, despite the Blues’ deficiencies, the time they got in behind highlighted the ever-growing weakness in the defence, Oleksandr Zinchenko.
