The FA Steps In, Forcing the Premier League Suspense

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Hazard finished with a goal and an assist, in peak form.

Mourinho stood in front of the dugout and nodded lightly.

A rare smile appeared on his face.

Arsenal began stepping up their attack.

Li Yufei and Suarez kept making frequent runs.

They tried to find an opening for a goal.

But Chelsea's defense was equally solid.

They pulled back their line and set up layers of defense.

At the same time, their counterattacks were extremely sharp.

In the 38th minute, Chelsea extended their lead.

Hazard won the ball in midfield and played a diagonal pass.

Willian burst forward, took the ball, and charged straight into the penalty area.

He shook off Varane's marking and fired a low shot.

The ball skimmed along the grass and rolled into the net.

3-1, Chelsea led by two goals!

Stamford Bridge erupted once more.

Chelsea fans waved their flags wildly and chanted, "4-1!"

Wenger stood in front of the dugout, his face dark.

His brows were tightly furrowed, his eyes filled with concern.

Chelsea were in far too hot a form today.

It would be very difficult for Arsenal to level the score.

Li Yufei stood on the pitch, his gaze resolute.

He did not give up and continued to run actively.

He tried to create chances for the team.

For the rest of the first half, both sides traded attacks.

Arsenal created several chances but failed to take them.

Chelsea, meanwhile, played steadily and held on to their lead.

In the 45th minute, the main referee blew the whistle for the end of the first half.

3-1, Chelsea went into the halftime break with a two-goal advantage.

The atmosphere in Arsenal's dressing room was grave.

Wenger looked