Overview
- Zubimendi nearly gifted Chelsea a goal with a pressured back pass to David Raya that Joao Pedro almost converted.
- Supporters on social media urged Mikel Arteta to bench Zubimendi for the upcoming Brighton trip in favor of Christian Norgaard, who has featured sparingly since arriving from Brentford.
- Arsenal beat Chelsea through set-piece finishes from William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, with a Piero Hincapie own goal and a late red card to Pedro Neto shaping the contest.
- Match data cited via FotMob recorded 81% pass completion, 33 touches, three tackles, two recoveries, and 33% aerial duels won for Zubimendi across 90 minutes.
- Gabriel Magalhaes was seen instructing Zubimendi on the pitch after the error, as some fans also called on sporting director Andrea Berta to pursue a midfield upgrade in the summer window.