The Thrashing of Arsenal: 6-0 on Wenger’s 1000th Game > 자유게시판

On the date of March 22, 2014, Arsène Wenger, Arsenal's coach, Arsène Wenger marked his 1000th game with the club, but it ended in disaster as Chelsea delivered a crushing 6-0 thrashing at their home ground, Stamford Bridge. This match is notorious in the history of the Premier League due to its crushing result and controversial refereeing. In the opening seven minutes, Chelsea had already scored twice, through Samuel Eto'o and André Schürrle, putting Arsenal on the back foot. An identity mix-up by referee Andre Marriner, who wrongly sent off Kieran Gibbs instead of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for site a handball, further compounded Arsenal's woes, leading to Eden Hazard scoring a penalty. The halftime score stood at 4-0, with Oscar adding to Chelsea’s commanding lead.

During the second half, Chelsea continued their onslaught, as Oscar and Mohamed Salah wrapped up the 6-0 thrashing. Wenger’s 1000th match turned into one of his most crushing defeats, highlighting the increasing gulf between these two London rivals under the leadership of Mourinho and Wenger. The defeat not only humiliated Arsenal but also seriously hurt their Premier League title chances as they slipped down the league table.

This game is also famous for Mourinho's tactical mastery over Wenger, highlighting his long-standing dominance in their managerial rivalry.