The first half saw Moises Caicedo gets a red card after a rash tackle on Mikel Merino. Chelsea took advantage of the numbers advantage in the second half, with Trevoh Chalobah scoring a brilliant header from a corner in the second half.
However, Arsenal equalized later in the second half, with Mikel Merino himself scoring a header after excellent work from Bukayo Saka.
Cole Palmer responds to Chelsea fans’ Noni Madueke treatment
In the match, Noni Madueke came off the bench for Arsenal in the second half. Madueke made the move to London in the summer, leaving the Blue half of London to join Mikel Arteta for £48m.
And Chelsea fans let the player know what they thought of his move to their London rivals as they booed him every time he was on the ball.
Normally players don’t openly encourage making fun of other players, but Cole Palmer isn’t any player.
Footage went viral of Palmer warming up on the touchline when Chelsea fans started booing Madueke.
Palmer responded by turning around and appeared to give the fans his approval by berating his former teammate.
Cole Palmer encouraged Chelsea fans to direct ANGRY at his old teammate Noni Madueke after the winger was sent on for Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. ?
pic.twitter.com/oX2Ej9CAg4
– Center goals. (@centregoals) December 1, 2025
Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella clash with Noni Madueke
It seems Madueke’s move to Arsenal has ruffled quite a few feathers at Chelsea.
In addition to Palmer’s reaction to the fans’ booing, Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella were also involved in an incident with the 23-year-old striker.
Midway through the second half, the Arsenal winger drove forward before being stopped by a blistering tackle from Fernandez.
Both Chelsea players immediately turned around and shouted in Madueke’s face, causing anger on the Arsenal bench and loud cheers from the traveling supporters.
Enzo Fernandez. My damn vice-captain. pic.twitter.com/FAt2M1bPvH
— ChelsTransfer (@ChelsTransfer) November 30, 2025
Since his move to the Emirates, Madueke has made nine appearances and scored one goal in the Champions League, but remains without a Premier League goal after seven home games.
Arsenal supporters will be hoping his first league match is not far away, especially with the title race coming in quick succession.
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