Match ReportChelsea held on for a 1-1 draw against Premier League leaders Arsenal despite Moises Caicedo’s first-half red card in a fiery London derby at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal went into Sunday’s derby aiming to move seven points clear at the summit, but they had to settle for a share of the spoils despite playing the majority of the contest with a numerical advantage.

After a frantic opening 30 minutes in which Bukayo Saka tested Robert Sanchez and Enzo Fernandez looked dangerous at the other end, Caicedo saw red not long before half-time.Caicedo snapped in on Mikel Merino, but his studs were up and his challenge was late.

After a VAR review, referee Anthony Taylor upgraded his initial yellow card to a red.Yet Chelsea started the second half brilliantly, with Trevoh Chalobah heading home from Reece James’ excellent corner in the 48th minute.

Arsenal restored parity 11 minutes later, though, with Saka getting the better of Marc Cucurella before crossing in for Merino, who headed in from close range.

Seven of the Spain international’s 10 Premier League goals have now come with his head.