First-half goals from Alexandre Lacazatte and Laurent Koscielny set up a convincing London derby victory for the Gunners, who leapfrog Manchester United back into fifth.
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Chelsea legend Tommy Langley has admitted he feels sorry for Victor Moses, who could look to secure minutes away from Stamford Bridge in next month’s transfer window.
Azpilicueta has made 298 appearances for Chelsea since he signed from French side Marseille in 2012.
Arrizabalaga arrived at the club for a world record fee for a goalkeeper of 80 million euros (71.89 million pounds) from Spanish side Athletic Bilbao.
West Ham, who had been much improved in beating Southampton 3-0 a week ago, offered little until Hernandez’s intervention soon after coming on.
Moses has not featured since limping out of last month’s shock defeat at Crystal Palace after 39 minutes, with Davide Zappacosta and Cesar Azpilicueta taking turns to fill in at right wing-back in his absence.
The Super Eagles flyer was converted into a wingback by Blues coach Antonio Conte last season, and he has revealed that Azpilicueta played a major role in helping him adapt to the new position.
The Blues dominated from start to finish at Stamford Bridge
The former Sweden international also helped the Red Devils remain unbeaten throughout December, winning five consecutive Premier League games
Azpilicueta signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal with Chelsea on Thursday, which will keep him at the club until 2020
Azpilcueta has also appeared in each of Chelsea’s 15 Premier League fixtures this season, and the Spaniard has admitted that he is delighted to have committed his future to the club