Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live

"Much, much better from Chelsea. Cesc Fabregas is starting to dictate the play a lot better from a new position further back in midfield. He knows his team needs to get a hold on this game."

That goal has definitely stirred Chelsea in action and they are pushing Arsenal players back towards the edge of their own area. 

Loic Remy, with the ball on edge of the box, tries to cut a pass to Eden Hazard in the middle of the area but Laurent Koscielny strides into the mix and hoofs the ball away. No nonsense defending.

Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live

"Arsenal have shown great tenacity in this opening period and their intensity has been higher than Chelsea's. It's a deserved lead on the balance of play so far. 

"Cesc Fabregas looks to be dropping deeper for Chelsea now. He was playing higher up the pitch but was struggling to get involved in the game."

Arsenal failed to win a single game in 13 previous meetings with Jose Mourinho's Chelsea. 

There's a long way to go in this game, though, and Chelsea are on the attack at the moment...

Shohidur Rahman:  How you gonna let the Ox cut in like that? Poor from Azpilicueta. Great finish.

Bishop Yinkus:  Will it be 14th time lucky, that Arsene Wenger finally breaks the Jose Mourinho voodoo?

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BBC Sport's Danny Murphy: "I was just about to say  we need to see more from Oxlade-Chamberlain but, wow, what a goal. 

"He came inside on his weaker left foot and smashed it into the corner. Power, pace and skill, with goals like that let's hope he stays fit for Arsenal and England."

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Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live

"Arsenal have been asking all the questions so far and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain continues his fantastic pre-season. What a strike into the top corner. Thibaut Courtois had no chance at all, it was an absolutely unbelievable hit." 

Theo Walcott's third touch, though, produces the game's first shot on target.Arsenal have a free-kick on the left which Mesut Ozil swings into the area. Walcott leaps and heads into the hands of Thibaut Courtois.

Fair to say Theo Walcott is a little bit isolated as a lone striker so far for the Gunners. His touch map below shows he has had two touches...

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Non Sauvignon Mum: Can't hear it enough: "Arsenal's Petr Cech".

Sarah Morgan: Well done Chelsea fans for showing see Cech as really is and not as rewritten panto villain - boo boys take note!

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Gary Cahill's nose cannot catch a break. He was a fitness doubt because of a nose injury before the game but was passed fit, but a knock to it just now causes the blood to flow. 

There is a brief pause in play while it is dealt with and he's back up and running now.

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The early stats say it all...this game has yet to get going.

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BBC Sport's Danny Murphy: "Chelsea have found their feet, controlling the play and getting people in those little pockets."

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Arsene Wenger, wearing a crisp white shirt and Arsenal tie, patrols his technical area with his arms folded, a moody look on his face as another Arsenal attack breaks down because of a wayward a pass. 

After a bright start, the Gunners have lost their way a little bit at the moment.

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Quite a few of you out there picking up on Jose Mourinho opting for the casualwear today...

Jeff Kraus:A track suit really Jose?

Jonny: Why do we start Ramires over Oscar?!? He's going to leave soon if he doesn't get a spot!

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Jose Mourinho may claim this is more than a friendly, but he's gone casual with his touchline attire. Chelsea t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms are the order of the day for the Blues boss.

First chance for Loic Remy to use his pace as he chases a ball down the left side of the area before hooking in a cross, which is deflected behind for a corner. 

Cesc Fabregas swings the ball in and it cuts through the defence to Branislav Ivanovic, who tries to head over Petr Cech, but the referee whistles for an Arsenal free-kick for a nudge on Nacho Monreal by Gary Cahill.

Pat Nevin
Ex-Scotland international on BBC Radio 5 live

"Cesc Fabregas is probably the most important player for Chelsea today, but he's not finding an awful lot of space there in the number 10 role. With him playing further up, Jose Mourinho's side aren't controlling the game the way they normally do. It's not working so far for the Blues, but Theo Walcott looks very dangerous with his pace behind the defence."

"Penalty!" scream the Chelsea fans as Cesc Fabregas drops to the floor inside the Arsenal area after clashing with Per Mertesacker. 

Replays show the midfielder had just clattered into the back of the lanky defender, bouncing off him like a tennis ball off a racquet. No penalty. Correct decision.

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