We asked for your thoughts after Thursday’s Carabao Cup game between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Here are some of your comments:
Chelsea fans
Nick: Given the huge gulf in quality and experience between the two starting 11s, and the benches, Chelsea did well to keep the margin down to one. It was men v boys, with Chelsea showing great spirit and energy. If James, Gusto, Caicedo, Palmer and Delap are all available for the return leg we have a (slim) chance of getting to the final.
Chris: Sanchez should have stopped two of Arsenal’s goals. His distribution again was poor. Chelsea need a new goalkeeper sooner than later or the season will fade away. Kepa showed him how it’s done.
Rob: Against Arsenal you have to be physical, we lacked that a bit last night. Having said that, all you can ask for is the will to fight and battle and the team did that. I don’t mind losing games if we show spirit and tenacity, something we have been lacking when going behind in games recently. There is still one leg to go and anything can happen when you battle.
Fossie: A decent display despite poor goalkeeping from Sanchez. Some good foundations to build on. Rosenior has a few games to perfect his ideas before the 2nd leg, a one goal deficit can be overcome. Well done Chelsea.
Arsenal fans
Eddie: Impressive attacking display with contributions spread around the team. Too much focus on Sanchez errors, we could have easily scored five if he didn’t save a few! Both conceded goals avoidable, but set strongly for the return leg at the Emirates where we haven’t lost all season. Hopefully a final beckons!
Chase: We were always on top in this game and to have conceded two felt unnecessary. That said, I’d gladly win like this all the way to May!
Adesile: Taking your chances is the key to an Arsenal picking up silverware this season, if they hadn’t convert their chances, the match will be either lost or drawn. Second tie to go though.
Fikre: What a great result for Arsenal! But, it should have been safe for the second leg.