John Terry's horror error handed Arsenal the bragging rights in a goal-drenched London derby at Stamford Bridge. The Chelsea captain - who is being investigated for alleged racist comments to Anton Ferdinand - slipped in the 85th minute to allow Robin van Persie to race through and score.
Van Persie then struck again in injury time to complete his hat-trick.That piled on the misery for the Blues, who have been under siege in the past week, which saw them hit by a humiliating defeat at QPR, three more red cards, the Terry racism storm, two - potentially three - Football Association fines and a supporter revolt over their stadium plans.
That was the eighth goal in this classic, with Frank Lampard, Terry and Juan Mata striking for the Blues, and Andre Santos and Theo Walcott netting Arsenal's others. Fan reaction to Terry - who categorically denies racially abusing Ferdinand - was predictable on what his first public appearance since the allegations emerged.
There were cheers from the Chelsea faithful - whose posters included messages like 'JT is not racist' and 'Captain, Leader, Legend' - and jeers and abuse from the Arsenal contingent, who ridiculed him over his current travails. But both sets of supporters were soon transfixed by a feast of attacking football.
After Ashley Cole twice got in behind the visitors' defence, Chelsea really should have scored when three of their players beat the Gunners' offside trap but Daniel Sturridge somehow sent his cross straight at Wojciech Szczesny. The home side also looked vulnerable and Gervinho somehow scuffed a tap-in wide after Theo Walcott surged past Cole. The Arsenal winger also picked out captain Van Persie, who volleyed over. (Dailynews)
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