Antonio Conte discusses David Luiz red card as Chelsea draw to Arsenal

CHELSEA manager Antonio Conte says it was “strange” to finish another game against Arenal with 10 men.

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David Luiz was shown a red card against Arsenal

Luiz was booked earlier in the goalless draw at Stamford Bridge but was shown a straight red for a wild challenge on Sead Kolasinac on 88 minutes.

And while Conte refused to comment on referee Michael Oliver, the Blues manager thought it was bizarre to end a third game against Arsenal with 10 men.

When asked about the situation, Conte said: ”David Luiz, you know very well that I don't like to comment about the referee. 

“I don't do it in the past, or the present. You need to see what happened before the tackle.

It is strange to finish a third game in a row against Arsenal with 10 men

Antonio Conte

"We have great respect for officials, but it is strange to finish a third game in a row against Arsenal with 10 men."

The Blues manager added: "It was a good, open game with both teams trying to win.

"Every game against Arsenal is always very tough, we knew very well what type of game to face. Both teams are great teams, it's a good draw."

The draw leaves Chelsea in third with 10 points, while Arsenal sit 10th in the standings with seven points.

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