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Chelsea Vs. Arsenal Live, 2011 Premier League: Robin Van Persie Scores, Levels

Arsenal haven't defended well and haven't been able to keep the ball against Chelsea, but they've been able to create plenty of scoring chances. After a couple of missed sitters, they've finally been able to finish one off, with Robin van Persie providing the finish. RVP has been immense for Arsenal all year and has bailed them out of tight situations, but he wasn't the story here. Van Persie simply provided the tap in, with Aaron Ramsey and Gervinho creating the goal.

Chelsea's defense has looked a bit out of sorts all season and this chance was no exception. Cole was somehow five yards behind the rest of his defense, playing everyone completely onside, while Terry watched a through ball to Gervinho go right past him. Branoslav Ivanovic stood still as well as Gervinho ran onto the ball in the box and laid it off for Van Persie, who tapped it in for the equalizer.

For more on these two teams, check out Chelsea blog We Ain’t Got No History and Arsenal blog The Short Fuse. We’ll have coverage of all of the action in England in our Premier League Week 10 StoryStream. For more on the entire world of football, check out SB Nation Soccer.

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