Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-0 in Saturday’s Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium to enliven the race for Champions League qualification. Here, Press Association Sport looks at Eden Hazard’s role and the attacking resources of both sides. False promise Maurizio Sarri has fielded Eden Hazard as a ‘false nine’ in recent weeks (Adam Davy/PA) Eden Hazard was named as Chelsea’s ‘false nine’ by Maurizio Sarri for a sixth time in eight Premier League games. The system was a success in the December 8 win over Manchester City – the first time it was deployed this season – but since it has been unconvincing. It could be interpreted as a message...
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