You have to say it: Lacazette worked wonders. With his own determination, he managed to pull Arsenal back into the game with a crucial goal.
This was a golden moment for Arsenal, lifting the spirits of the entire team.
After the goal, coach Arsène Wenger was on the sidelines, shouting at his players, urging them to press harder and attack Chelsea's goal.
Wenger could see the light of victory.
Once the match restarted, Arsenal's players didn't let up. They continued their fierce assault on Chelsea's defense, especially Xhaka in the midfield, who was playing exceptionally well tonight.
Xhaka was everywhere—whether on the attack or helping out defensively, his presence was undeniable.
This time, Xhaka received the ball and, without hesitation, passed it quickly to Bellerín on the right flank. A great opportunity was developing.
Bellerín, in turn, moved the ball swiftly to Iwobi.
However, Iwobi wasn't at his best in this game. He struggled to make an impact and couldn't really threaten Chelsea's goal.
Once again, after receiving the ball, Iwobi found himself under heavy pressure. Fabregas and Kanté double-teamed him almost instantly, and Iwobi had no choice but to pass the ball back to Welbeck on the opposite wing.
Welbeck, however, was having a better night.
The moment he got the ball, he didn't hesitate. He quickly stepped up, feinting a couple of times with a step-over before launching into a sudden sprint past Azpilicueta.
Without giving Chelsea's defenders a chance to react, Welbeck powered through and broke into the penalty area.
Then, decisively, he took his shot.
But, unfortunately, the ball sailed wide of the goal and out for a goal kick.
That's the frustrating thing about Welbeck.
If, in that moment, he had passed the ball to Iwobi or Lacazette inside the box, Chelsea's defense would have crumbled. They were in a vulnerable position, and Arsenal could have easily taken the lead.
But, of course, if Welbeck had the vision and precision of a Messi, things would be different.
With that missed chance, the momentum shifted back to Chelsea.
At one to one, Chelsea weren't happy with the scoreline, especially at home.
From the sidelines, Chelsea's head coach, Antonio Conte, urged his team forward, calling for more attacks on Arsenal's goal.
Unfortunately for Chelsea, their offense seemed overly reliant on Su Luo.
When Su Luo was well-marked, Chelsea's attacking threat diminished significantly.
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