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Mourinho's gone a bit negative, hasn't he? Mata might be required to come on and rescue this one for them, I think.
 
Fat Frank with the first big chance of the game and Arsenal get a lucky escape. Underside of the bar and the bounce avoided two Chelsea players waiting for a tap in.
 
Nasty challenge by Mikel, late with studs up, followed by what should've been a penalty for Arsenal, as Walcott is fouled for no apparent reason.
Some sloppy play as the conditions seem to be having an affect.
 
Rosicky with a late, high, studs up tackle on Azpilicueta. Still no cautions, for some reason. Dean forgotten his cards, perhaps?
 
Ramsey's having a shocker. Poor passing all game and he creates a good chance for Chelsea, breaking from their own half. 0-0 HT.
 
Dean finally gets his cards out for a Ramirez foul on Arteta. Booked. Looks about right, which I can't say for a bunch of his other decisions.
 
Bit of handbags resulting in an unintentionally funny comment:
"Mezut Ozil's not happy with that. This could get ugly." <laugh>
 
Chelsea sum up Mourinho's tactics for this game by using their final sub to take off Torres and replace him with David Luiz. So, so negative.