Mauricio Pochettino expressed dissatisfaction with his Chelsea team’s performance in their 5-0 defeat to Arsenal, stating that they lacked fighting spirit.
The match at the Emirates Stadium saw Arsenal take an early lead through Leandro Trossard’s goal at the near post, putting Chelsea on the back foot from the start.
While Chelsea attempted counterattacks, it was Arsenal who had the better chances throughout the game.
The breakthrough for Arsenal came in the second half, with goals from Ben White and Kai Havertz putting Mikel Arteta’s side firmly in control.
Both players scored twice, contributing to Arsenal’s resounding victory.
Following the match, Arsenal now sits three points ahead of Chelsea in the Premier League table, while Chelsea remains in ninth place.
Pochettino expressed disappointment with his team’s performance, particularly their start to the second half.
Reflecting on what went wrong against Arsenal, Pochettino acknowledged that Chelsea began the game poorly, conceding an early goal which made it difficult for them to recover.
He noted that it took around 10 or 15 minutes for the team to find their rhythm and start playing effectively.
Prior to the second half, Pochettino emphasized the importance of avoiding a repeat of their slow start in the opening period.
