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Arteta takes heart from Arsenal escape in Chelsea duel

 Arsenal's Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres slides in to Chelsea's Spanish goalkeeper Robert Sanchez as he grabs the ball during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on November 30, 2025. [AFP]

Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal deserved respect after the Premier League leaders battled to a bruising 1-1 draw with title rivals Chelsea at the end of a gruelling week.

Arteta's injury-hit side salvaged a point at Stamford Bridge thanks to Mikel Merino's header in the 59th minute.

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