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LONDON -- Arsene Wenger failed for the 10th time to get the better of Jose Mourinho as Arsenal was held to a 0-0 draw by Chelsea on Monday, missing a chance to return to the top of the Premier League. Jerseys Cheap . The London derby, played with rain swirling around the Emirates Stadium, failed to produce the drama expected, with few attempts on goal. "They defended well, were well organized, and we didnt find our zippy movements to play between the lines as we can," said Wenger, whose side lost 6-3 at Manchester City in its last game. "I feel we were a bit edgy because we conceded six at Man City and that played in our heads at the start. In the second half we took control of the game and had two or three chances where we could have done better." Chelsea came closest in the first half when Frank Lampards shot struck the crossbar, while Arsenal only threatened Petr Cechs goal in the closing minutes when Olivier Giroud shot wide from a tight angle. It meant that in Mourinhos two stints as Chelsea manager, Wenger has now endured five draws and five losses. "It is a solid point but two points dropped at home," Wenger said. Arsenal is ahead in the Premier League, only behind leader Liverpool on goal difference and two points ahead of fourth-placed Chelsea. Mourinhos mission was to shackle an Arsenal team that hasnt been beaten at home in the league since the opening day of the season. And the Portuguese coach succeeded with his well-organized side, prompting Arsenal fans to boo the visitors and chant "Boring, boring Chelsea." "I agree," Mourinho said. "I played against them 10 times and I never lost ... it was very important not to lose because if we lose we are five points behind the leader and with a point we are two points behind both leaders." The concern for Mourinho, though, will be the failure of a Chelsea striker to score a first league away goal since last December, with Fernando Torres ineffective up front. "Its not just a problem with the strikers -- its also a problem of the other people not transforming half-chances into chances for goals," Mourinho said. "And we had half a dozen of those today, not aggressive, sharp or attacking people to score." Instead the defenders thwarted Arsenal. "Arsenal showed on the pitch ... frustration because they couldnt create or penetrate," Mourinho said. Wenger was aggrieved that Arsenal wasnt awarded a penalty in the first half when Theo Walcott went down under Willians light challenge. "One hundred per cent penalty," Wenger said. "In my mind (there) is no doubt." Mourinho was dismissive of his London rivals complaints. "You know, they like to cry -- thats tradition," he said. "English people -- Frank Lampard, for example -- would never provoke a situation like that. Players from other countries, especially some countries, have that in their blood. So, instead if you have a contact or the opponent was aggressive, lets go, keep going. This is English football." Mourinho also defended John Obi Mikels sliding studs-up tackle on Mikel Arteta before the penalty call that went unpunished. "Football is a game of contact," Mourinho said. "English football, winter, water on the pitch, sliding tackles at fantastic speed ... be proud. "Play with pride. If you are hurt, OK you are hurt. If you have pain, I have pain every day and I work every day." The teams are back in action on Thursday, with Chelsea hosting Swansea and Arsenal at West Ham. Cheap Jerseys . After 21 games, Raymond has not only proven to be one of the Leafs biggest surprises but also one of their top players. He joined TSN 1050 on Wednesday to talk about his hot start and the mindset he has playing without the security of a long-term deal. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping .com) - Andy Murray is back in the Australian Open final.BARCELONA, Spain -- Michael Schumacher tried out his 2012 Mercedes for the first time Tuesday, setting the sixth fastest time in a Formula One testing session, well behind leader Sebastian Vettels Red Bull. Vettel, the two-time defending F1 champion, was the quickest at Catalunya Circuit with a lap of one minute 23.265 seconds to finish nearly nine-tenths of a second ahead of seven-time champion Schumacher. Nico Hulkenberg of Force India trailed Vettel by just under two-tenths of a second. Lewis Hamilton of McLaren and Daniel Ricciardo of Toro Rosso were next, with Ferraris Fernando Alonso edging out Schumacher for fifth. Lotus, meanwhile, abandoned the session with a chassis problem that will keep it from testing this week, with the track available through Friday. "Not running this week has been a tough decision to take, but we feel that our choice is the right one," said Lotus team principal Eric Boullier, whose outfit -- the team formerly known as Renault -- produced the fastest of the 2012 designs in the seasons first test at Jerez last week. Mercedes useed its 2011 car at the first test session in Jerez last week, and Schumachers initial feelings were "good" from his first drive in the F1 W03 Silver Arrow. Cheap Jerseys Authentic. . "Its certainly an improvement and we have worked hard on the areas we had defined last year," said Schumacher, who is looking for a big improvement in the third season of his comeback. "For my part, I am eager to fight again, looking forward to the new season -- and I cant wait for it to begin." Sergio Perez was seventh despite his Sauber experiencing technical problems, while Vettel complained about his traction grip as cars become accustomed to Pirellis new batch of tires due to regulation changes. "Its clear that the cars have less grip than last year, but we try to come back from that slowly," Vettel said. "Its difficult to judge where we are compared with the others right now. Its all based on feeling, and the feeling I have inside the car at the moment is fine." The season opens at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 18. NFL Jerseys Cheap China Jerseys Cheap Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Jerseys NFL Cheap ' ' '

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