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'Angry' Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel blames himself for Arsenal defeat after making seven changes ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final: 'That's on me... we lacked all energy and focus'

Thomas Tuchel was left 'angry' with his own team selection after Chelsea gave up vital ground in the top-four race following defeat by Arsenal last night.

Emile Smith Rowe's winner, sparked by a misplaced backpass from Jorginho, completed Arsenal's first double over their London rivals since 2004.

Chelsea made seven changes ahead of this weekend's FA Cup final against Leicester and afterwards manager Tuchel regretted his rotation.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel was left 'angry' with his own team selection on Wednesday night

'I'm a bit angry that we had so many changes, that's on me. I'm not so happy with the line-up,' he said.