The overwhelming sense of negativity is engulfing everything around Chelsea at the current moment.
Two defeats in a row, no league win in four and seeing a bitter rival celebrate in your backyard will never brighten the mood. Still, even before a ball was kicked on Sunday, you were hard-pressed to find many Chelsea minds that were optimistic ahead of Sunday's clash with Arsenal.
Although the scoreline was close, the game did not feel on a knife edge. Arsenal looked the more confident, balanced and dynamic team, with Chelsea attempting to hold them at arm's length. The xG of 0.26 at full-time is the lowest since Graham Potter has taken charge, and it reflected how little optimism could be taken from a miserable day.
