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Chelsea Beat Arsenal at Stamford Bridge Stadium

The fate of Arsenal in the Premier League title chase this season on the horns. The Gunners, Arsenal title-once again lost three points after a 0-2 defeat at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge Stadium yesterday morning.

The defeat was made Cesc Fabregas et al behind nine points from Chelsea who returned memuncaki standings (58-49). Conditions forced Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger thinks realistically. He stated, Arsenal won the title chances this season is running low. "Our current position is not good. But we do not give up," said Wenger, as quoted by the Associated Press.

"We were not lucky, like against Manchester United (lost 1-3, Red). If a team loses, psychologically it is very influential on the next game. That is our misfortune," continued the man nicknamed The Professor's.

Arsenal actually appear dominant. In the first half, they created several chances by Andrei Arshavin, Samir Nasri and Theo Walcott. However, tough defense as the Blues-Chelsea-Arsenal squad making the attack failed.

In contrast, Chelsea successfully stealing two goals through quick counter-attack. Born first goal kick at close range by Didier Drogba in the eighth minute. He is using John Terry heading the right leads to Manuel Almunia's goal.

Well, 15 minutes later, the same counter attack goal back for fruiting host. Frank Lampard dribel starting from the middle of the field, he went on the ball to Drogba. After swindle two Arsenal defenders, the Ivory Coast striker fired hard into the left side of Almunia's goal.

The results are repeated as the first round of meetings ago. At that time, the Emirates, Chelsea 3-1 Arsenal humiliate. Two goals The Blues is the creation of Drogba.

Wenger has a lot of reasons about his team's defeat this time. He accused the Chelsea playing negative football. Proven, besutan team coach Carlo Ancelotti was rarely take the initiative to attack. Wenger also mentions the Chelsea defender to stop the rough play Arsenal attack.

"We controlled the ball throughout the game, about 70 percent. We were always pressing their defense," said Wenger, as reported by the Independent.

"They are very experienced in the last. They dare to violate. But, they do so gently to avoid a yellow card. Experienced players are very good at making dirty tricks," continued the French trainer.

Ancelotti insists that his team is winning thanks to excellent defense. "We have a high motivation for wanting to win the crown of the Premier League and other trophies. That is the only key to our victory, not the other," said the Italian man told AFP.

"Our defense was fantastic. We try to print more scores, but sometimes the defense is more important," he continued.

Ancelotti praises Chelsea captain John Terry who look good. "John (Terry) showed the positive attitude that is very helpful when we had to face a dangerous attack Arsenal. Football is not just attacking. Football is a combination of attack, defense, and the final result. Viewed from the three sectors, we deserve to win, "exclaimed the former AC Milan coach was

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