Lukaku’s return to spearhead the attack was one of four changes from our FA Cup semi-final victory over Crystal Palace three days previously, along with Ruben Loftus-Cheek, N’Golo Kante and Malang Sarr. The latter replaced the injured Antonio Rudiger, who missed out with a minor groin injury.
Mount made his 100th Premier League appearance for the Blues and started just behind strike duo Werner and Lukaku, while captain Azpilicueta continued as the wing-back on the right.
Mikel Arteta made three changes for the Gunners from their recent defeat at Southampton as Rob Holding, Mohamed Elneny and Smith Rowe all returned.
With the second half a little more measured, one further goal proved the difference and that went the Gunners’ way when Nketiah capitalised on a couple of ricochets in the Blues box to sweep in a decisive goal 12 minutes after the restart.
Even though there was time on our side, the siege on Arsenal’s goal failed to materialise, our best chance falling to Marcos Alonso, who saw his shot blocked at close quarters. The visitors then made sure of the points in stoppage time as Bukayo Saka won and converted a penalty to boost their European qualification aspirations.
