
In the latest Premier League round, Arsenal defeated ten-man Chelsea 2-1 at home, with all three goals in the match coming from corner kicks. Statistics show that Chelsea has the poorest record in head-to-head clashes among the Premier League's Big Five teams. The Blues have not won an away Premier League match against the other four Big Five clubs (Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United) since August 2021.
Chelsea's Premier League away record against Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Manchester United since August 2021 is as follows:
Fans have joked about this, noting that while it seems to be about Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur might be the most affected since the Premier League only has a 'Big Five.' Although Chelsea's away record against the top four is poor, the Blues won the Champions League in 2021 and the revamped Club World Cup in 2025. Isn't that impressive?
Other fans have teased Arsenal, pointing out that while Chelsea has suffered four consecutive away league losses to Arsenal in recent years, the trophies Chelsea have won during this period are achievements Arsenal can only dream of.
Some fans also express nostalgia for Abramovich, suggesting that without him, Chelsea seems to have lost its gritty character and has become more of a business-oriented club.