The Gunners were the better team in the opening period at the Emirates Stadium, before two late Chelsea goals turned the game on its head. Arteta, who left his role as Manchester City assistant manager to take the reins in north London, is still awaiting his first win as Arsenal boss. But Merson was impressed with the home team's energy and intensity in the first 45 minutes of the Chelsea clash. “For the first half against Chelsea, it didn't look like Arsene Wenger was in charge. And that's the biggest compliment I can give," the former Arsenal midfielder told Sky Sports. "They worked their socks off, but were never going to keep that up for 90 minutes, because they haven't...
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