🔥🔵 John Terry Fires Shots After Chelsea vs Arsenal Derby — “Only ONE Team Came to Win!” | Full Breakdown
Chelsea legend John Terry has never been one to stay quiet — and after Sunday’s explosive 1–1 draw between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, the former captain made sure the football world heard him loud and clear.
According to Terry, despite the scoreline, only one team truly came to win the derby — and it wasn’t Arsenal.
🔥 Chelsea Fight With 10 Men — And Still Looked Better
The London derby had everything: tension, drama, controversy, and a shocking red card. Chelsea were forced to play over 50 minutes with 10 men after Moises Caicedo was sent off for a heavy tackle on Mikel Merino.
Instead of collapsing, the Blues responded with fight, discipline, and surprising attacking ambition.
They even struck first.
Trevoh Chalobah opened the scoring early in the second half with a brilliant header from a set piece — a moment John Terry described as a “super performance” considering the circumstances.
Arsenal later equalised through Merino, but despite having an extra man, the Gunners struggled to dominate.
🔵 Terry: “Chelsea Were the Only Team Pushing to Win”
Speaking on TikTok, Terry didn’t hold back:
“We were by far the better team, even with 10 men. In the first half, there was only one team on the front foot looking to win the game.”
That’s huge praise from a club icon — especially with Arsenal arriving as league leaders, five points clear of City and six ahead of Chelsea.
Terry’s biggest jab? His suggestion that Arsenal lacked the hunger and ambition expected in a London derby.
“It’s a derby — we want aggression, tackles, hunger. Chelsea were the only team looking to win.”
🚨 Terry Blasts Referee Anthony Taylor
Terry also criticised the early officiating, claiming Anthony Taylor “killed the game” by handing out three yellow cards in the opening 15 minutes, slowing the derby’s natural intensity.
He agreed Caicedo’s red card was fair, but admitted it will be a “big miss” in future games — while praising Chelsea for adapting superbly.
⭐ Chalobah Shines & Chelsea’s Defence Earns Respect
Terry singled out Trevoh Chalobah for special praise, applauding his defensive composure and crucial goal.
He highlighted Chelsea’s defensive structure with 10 men, especially considering the squad had just come off a midweek clash against Barcelona and a long trip to Burnley.
Preparation on set pieces clearly paid off — and Terry loved every second of it.
“We’ve shown we can compete with the very best in the league. Arsenal have been rolling teams over — and they didn’t get away from us today. That’s massive.”
🔵 Chelsea Stay in the Title Race
The draw keeps Chelsea firmly in the title conversation:
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Arsenal remain top,
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Chelsea sit on 24 points,
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Just six behind the Gunners and one behind Manchester City.
Terry’s final message was simple:
Chelsea have the fight, mentality, and quality to go all the way this season.
The derby may have ended level — but in Terry’s eyes, Chelsea didn’t walk away with just a point…
They walked away with belief. 💙🔥