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Stay locked into The Athletic for analysis and reaction to the result.

It’s all over! Arsenal add another goal through Albert Sambi Lokonga with the last kick of the game and comfortably beat Chelsea in Orlando.

Goals from Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Lokonga put Thomas Tuchel’s side to the sword as the Gunners showed their superior sharpness in the Florida Cup.

Chelsea looked off the pace from the start and despite a slight improvement in the second half, they will be unhappy with their performance.

90’ Arsenal 3-0 Chelsea

There will be two minutes added on at the end of this Florida Cup tie.

Oh, and there’s also been yet another yellow card. This time for Koulibaly!

86’ Arsenal 3-0 Chelsea

Despite having the game wrapped up, the Gunners are still firing shots away. Koulibaly has blocked a couple of efforts so far, the most recent from Marquinhos.

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It’s a new record attendance for the Camping World Stadium!

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It’s Odegaard who is penalised for a cynical challenge now.

The captain is then withdrawn for Albert Sambi Lokonga.

77’ Arsenal 3-0 Chelsea

Ampadu and Alonso both pick up yellow cards. Chelsea seem to have lost hope.

74′ Arsenal 3-0 Chelsea

Koulibaly is on for his debut. Hudson-Odoi and Ampadu are also on for Chelsea.

Arsenal bring on Pepe, Marquinhos, Cedric, Turner and Elneny with the win wrapped up.

72’ Arsenal 3-0 Chelsea

After Chelsea improved after the break it looked likely that they would get a goal back. However, the Gunners have added a third on what seems like their first attack of the second half.

The goal may slow the game down now as both teams begin to make wholesale changes.

66’ Arsenal 3-0 Chelsea

It’s third time lucky for Arsenal as they surely seal the win!

Martinelli forces a great save from Mendy before Xhaka does the same and then Saka pounces on the rebound.

63’ Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea

Havertz and Mount are withdrawn. Michy Batshuayi and Hakim Ziyech come on to replace them.

61’ Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea

The substitute fouls Jorginho and then talks himself into a card.

Things are starting to get frosty out there. Reece James and Nuno Tavares have a stand-off after a strong challenge.

57’ Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea

Gabriel Jesus sits down asking for treatment. The goalscorer is replaced by Eddie Nketiah.

54’ Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea

Tuchel’s side have looked brighter since changing formation. Reece James is getting more freedom down the right and seems to be focusing on causing Nuno Tavares problems.

Chances are coming for Chelsea.

50’ Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea

It’s a rare pre-season yellow card. Mason Mount receives it but I’m not sure what exactly for…

The players seem as confused as I am!

48’ Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea

Those changes at half-time have led to Tuchel changing his side’s formation. It now looks like a back three for Chelsea.

Will that give them hope of getting back into the game?

Tavares is on for Arsenal. Alonso, Kovacic, Azpilicueta and Pulisic are all now on for Chelsea.

Will their side give them something to cheer about in the second half?

Aaron Ramsdale is going from strength to strength at Arsenal and the England goalkeeper has said he is enjoying life at the club.

Speaking ahead of today’s friendly with Chelsea, Ramsdale said when asked if he’s enjoyed his side’s pre-season tour: “Very much so. It’s my first time out here with a football club. It’s hot, hard work, but to see the fans being so enthusiastic and supportive has been a great first week.”

Ramsdale has been able to see Arsenal’s fantastic fanbase in the United States up close which has made him feel even more loved at the club.

He added: “To feel wanted and to feel loved makes me feel eight feet tall. I’ve been able to have the pressure of them really willing me on and wanting me to do well. Not wanting to let them down allows me to raise my game and my concentration levels.

“There’s no better feeling as a footballer when you’ve got 50,000 people singing your name. My connection with these guys especially, who I’ve never played in front of and never met, has obviously filtered through from the UK.”