Chelsea came from behind to rescue a point in Sunday’s Premier League match against Arsenal.
Pedro Neto’s equalising goal cancelled out Gabriel Martinelli’s opener in the 1-1 draw between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Now, there’s a two-week period to reflect because of the November international break.
Andy Townsend was blown away by Neto’s first Premier League goal for Chelsea, which was a thunderous low effort form outside the box against Arsenal.
The Blues’ next match is on 23 November, where Enzo Maresca will travel to former club Leicester City in the league.
Moises Caicedo keeps up momentum in a Chelsea shirt
Yet again, Caicedo was one of Chelsea’s best performers in their contest with Arsenal. It’s become a very common pattern this season that he’s head and shoulders above most players on the pitch.
Caicedo had the chance to prove he’s better than Arsenal’s Declan Rice, and he came out on top during their fascinating midfield battle in the centre of the park.
Fotmob data recorded Caicedo’s impressive statistics against the Gunners:
- Match rating – 7.3
- Minutes played – 90
- Touches – 67
- Accurate passes – 52/55 (95%)
- Tackles won – 3/3 (100%)
- Interceptions – 1
- Blocks – 2
- Clearances – 1
- Ground duels won – 4/8 (50%)
- Fouls committed – 2
Chelsea insiders claim Maresca views Caicedo as undroppable from the team. Based on his performances in recent months, it’s hard to argue with that thought process.
The box-to-box central midfielder is so industrious and aggressive for 90 minutes with his work off the ball, so he’s slowly beginning to show why the club spent £115m to sign him from Brighton.
Chelsea fans react to Moises Caicedo display against Arsenal
Many Chelsea supporters on social media were really impressed by Caicedo’s individual performance versus Arsenal on Sunday.
In particular, the fanbase thinks that the 23-year-old midfielder led from the front as a real leader. He wore the captain’s armband at the start of the game because Reece James was named on the bench, and he played just like a skipper.
Here are Blues fans on X applauding Caicedo’s leadership at the weekend:
@MorkaPromise wrote: “Caicedo delivered a man of the match, team-leader performance. He put in a real shift. We’re lucky to have him!”
@Da_Starrr posted: “Caicedo is showing signs of a true captain.”
@aijukashawn said: “Caicedo is a real captain.”
@onyechels claimed: “I love Caicedo as our captain. I love how he commands the game.”
@DPatz13 shared: “Caicedo is showing what a world class player he is. Carrying on his superb form this season. Breaking play up, passing well & performing like a leader.”
With such a young Chelsea squad this season, it’s so important that certain individuals emerge as leaders. Caicedo is definitely a player that is growing in confidence on the pitch and that’s translating into setting the example for his teammates.
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