Chelsea 3-1 Arsenal: Antonio Conte and Arsene Wenger in disagreement over controverisal Alonso vs Bellerin goal

Arsene Wenger felt aggrieved at Hector Bellerin's clash with Marcos Alonso, as Arsenal were effectively dumped out of the title race with a 3-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues were comprehensive winners in a game illuminated by Eden Hazard's stunning second-half solo strike.

But Wenger's grievance was with the opening Chelsea goal, after 13 minutes, when Alonso collided with Bellerin in mid-air before heading beyond Petr Cech.

"Of course it was a foul, but he (referee Martin Atkinson) allowed the goal," Wenger said.

"Referees are much more severe with tackles on the ground and let much more go with elbows in the face. It's not only today, but in many, many games I see that.

"But it's more dangerous to hit the head than the legs."

Bellerin was immediately replaced.

"He didn't know the score at the time. Didn't see the goal," Wenger added.

But Chelsea manager Antonio Conte, unsurprisingly, disputed Wenger's argument.

"I understand, because when it happens against you," the Chelsea boss said.

"To hear this in England, I'm surprised. I must be honest. In England, in this league, this is always (a) goal.

"This ball, a contest and Alonso jumped more than Bellerin and scored a goal.

"For me this is correct decision. If we were in other countries, maybe we can have a conversation about this yes, or not. Here I don't think it's right to talk about this."