Andy Townsend amazed by ‘stunning’ moment he saw from Chelsea player vs Arsenal

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Chelsea’s final result before the international break was Sunday’s 1-1 draw at home to Arsenal.

Chelsea earned a point in the Premier League after coming from behind in the weekend’s London derby at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli put the visitors in front on the hour mark with a close-range finish. However, Pedro Neto equalised in the 70th minute with his low powerful effort from outside the penalty box.

Carlton Cole claimed this week Chelsea winger Neto hasn’t got going yet this season. He’s just responded with an eye-catching performance in a big fixture, though.

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Andy Townsend amazed by Pedro Neto’s Chelsea goal

Andy Townsend waxed lyrical about Chelsea star Neto immediately after his stylish goal versus Arsenal.

The 24-year-old played the first two-thirds of the game from the left wing, but his shift across to the opposite flank was a masterstroke. His first league goal of the season came after drifting infield on to his stronger left foot and unleashing a rocket into the bottom corner.

Townsend said via the Premier League’s official website (6:02pm, 10 November): “Stunning strike from Pedro Neto. He just drifted in field. Because they’re behind, all of a sudden players know they’ve got to start taking the chance, they’ve got to start operating in better areas. That’s what you get there. Brilliant, brilliant strike. David Raya’s been in top form lately, but he’s not getting that one.”

Chelsea winger Neto admitted recently he’s starting to feel much better after a slow start to his debut season in west London. Now, it feels like he’s properly arrived and is beginning to recapture what he showed at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Pedro Neto statistics vs Arsenal

Fotmob data provided the individual statistics from Neto’s display at home to Arsenal on Sunday:

• Match rating – 7.9
• Minutes played – 90
• Goals – 1
• Total shots – 3
• Touches in opposition box – 3
• Accurate passes – 17/19 (89%)
• Chances created – 2
• Accurate crosses – 3/4 (75%)
• Tackles won – 1/1 (100%)

On top of the positive stats, Neto also passed the eye test with flying colours in his latest Chelsea display. It definitely feels like he’s made a starting position his own in the league after being patient in the early months of the campaign.

It’s now three goals and three assists across all competitions for the Portugal international, who’s capable of producing so much more.

Frank Lampard asked to see more from Chelsea’s Neto last week, and his Arsenal performance proved what he’s about.