As it's so often felt like at Chelsea this season, there was little positive to take away from their defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday night. In many respects, it was difficult to even appreciate Noni Madueke's efforts such was the disaster of the Blues' first-half performance at the Emirates Stadium.
However, in many regards, Madueke's performance is what onlookers have been waiting for. The 21-year-old arrived in January and is part of the future of the club at a time when few players can say they will remain at Stamford Bridge beyond the summer.
Madueke showed some promising forays forward and took his goal very well before being substituted later in the game. Providing his knock is not too severe, the winger guaranteed his place in the team to face Bournemouth.
