Premier League: Arsenal extend winless streak with 1-1 draw against Chelsea

Arsenal and Chelsea each dropped points on Sunday in a 1-1 draw, leaving both clubs nine points adrift of Liverpool, who currently lead the Premier League.

Arsenal, now winless in four league matches, face growing concerns as their pursuit of a first league title since 2004 begins to falter.

Arsenal welcomed captain Martin Odegaard back to the starting lineup at Stamford Bridge after a two-month absence.

Odegaard’s return provided a spark, as he set up Gabriel Martinelli to break the deadlock with a near-post strike on the hour mark.

However, Chelsea responded swiftly, with Pedro Neto firing in a stunning long-range equalizer, marking his first league goal since joining from Wolves in a £51 million ($66 million) transfer.

Both teams missed the chance to gain crucial ground in the title race, leaving Liverpool with a commanding lead at the top.

A share of the spoils sees the Blues remain ahead of Arsenal on goal difference as both sides move into the top four.