Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea: 3 talking points as Gunners run riot

Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (R) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, in London, on May 2, 2023. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (R) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, in London, on May 2, 2023. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Gabriel was forced off at the end of the game. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Gabriel was forced off at the end of the game. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

3. Gabriel injury worry?

After clearly being hampered by something, the Brazilian was replaced with six minutes of normal time remaining. He went down at least three times in the second half before eventually being replaced.

It will be a nervous wait for Mikel Arteta, as having Holding and Kiwior as your two centre-backs for the rest of the season will no doubt cause angst, especially with a trip to St. James’ Park upcoming.

William Saliba is already out, and if we add Gabriel as well, it will be a nervous time as the Gunners look to keep pace with a rampaging City.