The Independent Premier League
At half-time, shortly after Moises Caicedo had gone for a justified red card, Enzo Maresca had a single simple message for his Chelsea squad.
“We need to double the effort.”
They did that, and very much matched Arsenal’s extra man in an intense 1-1 draw, but also multiplied their effectiveness with 10 players on the pitch.
This is a side that have clearly learnt the lessons from similar setbacks earlier in the season, to properly develop as a team.
That is testament to Maresca,…