Summary

  • Listen to commentary on BBC Radio 5 live

  • FT: Sheffield United 1-2 Man Utd - McTominay scores again but McBurnie levels from penalty spot

  • Dalot curls in stunner to put Man United back ahead

  • Chelsea 2-2 Arsenal - Palmer converts from penalty spot before Mudryk cross drops in

  • Sanchez clears to Rice who converts into empty net, before Trossard levels

  • Man City beat Brighton & Liverpool see off Everton

  • Wolves, Brentford and Newcastle also win

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  1. Postpublished at 19:13 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal

    A double change for Chelsea to help that. Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling go off, with Reece James and Noni Madueke coming on.

  2. Postpublished at 19:12 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal

    This is all about game management from Chelsea now.

    Nothing daft at the back (cc. Robert Sanchez), take the sting out of Arsenal's resurgence in the middle and maybe nick something on the counter.

  3. 'Arsenal always finish strong'published at 19:11 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal

    Pat Nevin
    Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    There is a nervousness around the stadium now. I've mentioned it before, but Arsenal always finish strong, so let's see if they can finish strong enough today.

    Arsenal players run back to kick off as Jackson stands desolate.Image source, PA Media
  4. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 19:11 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal

    Not sure if these changes were already planned, but Mikel Arteta throws more attacking dice at this one.

    Kai Havertz - how much on the ex-Chelsea man coming back to haunt his old club? - and Leandro Trossard replace Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Martinelli.

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    Today is a game of shoddy goalkeeping and fluke wonder goals!

    Tom

  6. 'Arsenal have a lifeline'published at 19:08 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal

    Pat Nevin
    Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    All of a sudden Arsenal have a lifeline. The Chelsea keeper at fault there - but both keepers have been bad today. It was a great finish. He went for it first time and it worked.

  7. goal

    GOAL - Chelsea 2-1 Arsenalpublished at 19:06 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Declan Rice (77 mins)

    It's not over yet!

    Another mistake from a keeper, another goal at Stamford Bridge.

    Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez casually passes out from his six-yard box, missing his team-mate and only finding Declan Rice.

    Howler? Maybe a bit strong but it's getting into that territory.

    Scoring from there is not easy, but the Arsenal midfielder keeps his composure to stroke into the net from 25 yards.

    Game on!

    Rice high fives Tomiyasu after scoring for Arsenal.Image source, PA Media
  8. Postpublished at 19:06 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal

    Back in west London, Chelsea are looking to manage the game sensibly and claim what would be a statement win.

    The home fans are vocal and happy with how things are going.

    About 15 minutes left.

  9. Postpublished at 19:04 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Sheff Utd v Man Utd (20:00 BST)

    Manchester United fans are already arriving at Bramall Lane, looking sombre as they process the loss of one of their club's all-time greats in Sir Bobby Charlton.

    United skipper Bruno Fernandes will carry out a wreath in memory of Sir Bobby when the players walk out for tonight's match.

  10. Team news - McTominay and Antony start for Man Utdpublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Sheff Utd v Man Utd (20:00 BST)

    Sheffield United have made two changes from the defeat at Fulham, with Jack Robinson and James McAtee replacing Anel Ahmedhodzic and Chris Basham

    Sheffield United XI: Foderingham; Thomas, Trusty, Robinson, Bogle, McAtee, Norwood, Souza, Hamer, Archer, McBurnie

    Subs: Amissah, Brewster, Fleck, Traore, Osborn, Slimane, One, Seriki, Buyabu

    Sheff Utd line upImage source, BBC Sport

    Manchester United have also made two changes, with Antony and Scott McTominay in for Mason Mount and Casemiro

    Manchester United XI: Onana, Lindelof, Maguire, Evans, Dalot, McTominay, Amrabat, Fernandes, Antony, Rashford, Hojlund.

    Subs: Bayindir, Mount, Martial, Eriksen, Garnacho, Varane, Pellistri, Van de Beek, Hannibal

    Man Utd line upImage source, BBC Sport
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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:01 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

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    The title race is wide open this season, believe me!

    Joe

    Arsenal fans celebrating like they won the league last week just shows how naive their fan base is. Oh dear,what a pity, nevermind.

    Peter

    Not even a shot on target for Arsenal. You can lose a game. But if you want to be a winning team, you can't follow up the Man City game with that stinker.

    Silvio

  12. Postpublished at 19:01 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal

    The problem for Arsenal as they chase the game is the real threat of being picked off on the counter.

    Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson almost get in each other's way as the ball comes into the Arsenal box, moments before Cole Palmer drags a shot wide.

    Just under 20 minutes of normal time left.

    Arteta waves his hands at his players from the touchline.Image source, Reuters
  13. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 18:59 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal

    Now is the time for Mikel Arteta to make some changes which he hopes will turn this match around.

    Gabriel Jesus, who has only had 27 touches and none of great significance, and Jorginho go off, replaced by Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe.

  14. Postpublished at 18:57 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal

    This would have been an incredible introduction... Nicolas Jackson is put clear after Chelsea clear a corner and counter.

    The Blues sub tries to round David Raya, but the Arsenal keeper does well to stand up and claim the ball with impeccable timing.

  15. Postpublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal

    Changes are incoming - but not from the Arsenal bench.

    Instead it is Mauricio Pochettino who is being proactive as he looks to preserve this lead and claim three vital points.

    Goalscorer Mykhailo Mudryk is the man who is coming off, receiving a rapturous ovation as Nicolas Jackson comes on in his place.

    Mudryk is replaced by Jackson for ChelseaImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 18:53 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

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    Adam at 18:44- agree 100%. What a mad decision by Arteta.

    Alan

    Arsenal really need to put Ramsdale back in goal. Send Raya back.

    Anon

    We must not forget, it has been raining.

    Will, Arsenal fan

  17. Postpublished at 18:53 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal

    Gabriel Jesus winces as he climbs to his feet and tries to jog off the issue which is bothering him.

    Arsenal's issue is they haven't looked like scoring. Not a single shot on target yet.

  18. Postpublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal

    A pause in play as Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus receives treatment after a collision with Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez.

    The television cameras pan to Arsenal keeper David Raya, which tells you exactly what is one of the game's main talking points.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

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    Arsenal haven't fancied this one at all. How on earth did they beat City?

    Steve, Hastings

    Arsenal beat city then losing to Chelsea after bottling the league last season .... what a time to be alive!

    Ian

  20. Postpublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal

    Penny for Aaron Ramsdale's thoughts. Sure he will be watching, hopefully back home with his newly-arrived son tucked under his wing.