Familiar problems for Arsene Wenger and Arsenal so far this season

After a summer of limited transfer activity, Arsenal’s early season form – including back-to-back defeats – has highlighted predictable problems. Frustration is growing and the pressure is on Arsene Wenger again, writes Adam Bate…

Arsenal against Chelsea. The details change but the outcome remains the same. The Gunners have failed to score a Premier League goal against Chelsea since Jose Mourinho returned and haven't beaten the Blues in seven.

Arsene Wenger's side didn't come close to doing so at the weekend and while being reduced to nine men is a compelling excuse, one wonders how long the injustice of Diego Costa's fortune will sustain supporters.