Game in Brief

Chelsea led for almost the whole match after yet another early pre-season goal, this one courtesy of Toni Rudiger.

Petr Cech saved an Alvaro Morata penalty midway through the opening half which the Blues, save for a couple of scares, dominated.

There was less fluidity and more solidity from both sides after the interval. Arsenal increased the pressure as the game wore on and despite a couple of fine late saves from sub Marcin Bulka, they levelled with virtually the last kick of the game and then won it on spot-kicks.

Zip in attack

The Blues passed the ball with great purpose in the middle and final thirds of the pitch, particularly in the opening half-hour in Dublin, something which would have delighted Maurizio Sarri. Jorginho was again impressive and he linked up well with Cesc Fabregas and Ross Barkley either side of him, with Callum Hudson-Odoi and Pedro staying wide to stretch the play.