Arsenal star Mikel Merino believes he was lucky a ‘horrible’ challenge from Moises Caicedo didn’t injure him during a feisty London derby at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues held the Premier League leaders to a 1-1 draw in west London on Sunday evening despite losing one of their key man in the first half.

Chelsea were reduced to 10 men after 38 minutes after Caicedo launched a wild and reckless challenge on Merino.

With his studs raised and his leg straight, the Ecuador international caught the Gunners midfielder cleanly on the ankle with Anthony Taylor initially brandishing the yellow card.

But after a VAR review, that was quickly upgraded to a red with Caicedo sent on his way.

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