Ian Wright has criticised Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta for his decision-making within the 4-2 defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday.
The Blues were given off to a disastrous start as Eddie Nketiah gave Arsenal the lead with just 13 mins long past. Timo Werner then popped up together with his fourth purpose in three fits to pull Chelsea degree.
Emile Smith Rowe restored Arsenal’s advantage later on within the first half. However, they couldn’t hold it as Azpilicueta sent a smart flick past Aaron Ramsdale inside the thirty second minute.
Chelsea confirmed spirit within the first forty five minutes but the visitors got the better of them after the destroy. Nketiah were given his brace to make it three-2.
And Azpilicueta brought Bukayo Saka down inside the penalty location whilst the Englishman tried to attain a cross. Azpilicueta had all of his interest on Saka, rather than the ball, forcing the referee to point to the spot.
Saka stepped up and finished beyond Edouard Mendy, giving Chelsea no chance of a comeback in the London derby.
Thomas Tuchel’s facet have lost in their closing 3 league matches and are in risk of being stuck up by means of Arsenal and Tottenham if their shape doesn’t enhance.
Reacting to the Spaniard’s foul, Wright said (through Metro): “Look at Azpilicueta there, experienced participant, one player in the box and he’s given away a penalty like that.
“It deserved to be a penalty. He’s pronouncing he’s protecting him but he must be protecting that.
“He have to be the defensive aspect however he’s no longer even looking on the ball. What does he count on the referee to do?”
