“Very disrespectful towards Chelsea” “You don’t need all that” – Frank Leboeuf says Mikel Arteta has just disrespected Chelsea after draw with Arsenal
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had been confident throughout the week that his team could secure a win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, despite Arsenal’s recent European defeat. However, the weekend clash ended in a 1-1 draw, with both sides feeling as though they might have clinched victory. Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring, only for Pedro Neto’s stunning strike to level things up.
Chelsea fans might feel somewhat disappointed with Cole Palmer’s performance, as the star forward limped off after a relatively quiet game. Meanwhile, Arteta’s post-match comments sparked some criticism. He asserted that Arsenal had “dominated” the game, despite a closely matched stat line and Chelsea’s slight advantage in expected goals (xG). Former Chelsea player Frank Leboeuf criticized Arteta’s comments, calling them disrespectful to Chelsea’s efforts, saying on ESPN FC, “You’re not dominant just because you had two chances at the end. That guy has to respect others in order to be respected.”
In contrast, Chelsea fans are thrilled with the progress under their manager, Enzo Maresca. Chelsea currently sits third in the league, only trailing Liverpool and Manchester City. Supporters are eager for the team to secure their first significant victory of the season and now look forward to an encouraging run of fixtures that could propel them further up the table. For Chelsea to solidify their top-four aspirations, they’ll need to capitalize on these upcoming matches and take their chances to decisively defeat their opponents.
