There was no shortage of talent on display at Kingsmeadow on Monday evening as Chelsea and Arsenal competed in Premier League 2 action. The Gunners fielded the likes of Emile Smith Rowe and new signing Jakub Kiwior in their starting XI, while Chelsea had Premier League experience of their own in the form of Lewis Hall and Omari Hutchinson, while Harvey Vale has played in the Championship this season.
Supporters were no doubt hoping for some respite from the issues of the first time with Chelsea in contention for a title challenge four points behind league-leaders Manchester City. John Terry was part of the Blues coaching staff and involved in the warm up, while the likes of Lucas Bergstrom and the injured Charlie Webster arrived in the stands early for the anticipated clash.
A tight first half followed with Arsenal more regularly testing the Chelsea goal as Smith Rowe casually patrolled the pitch looking for his opportunity. Chelsea grew into the action as the half wore on and a couple of incisive passes from Vale into the box were not finished.
