Michael Ballack couldn’t miss an opportunity to troll Arsenal (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea legend Michael Ballack was quick to poke fun at Arsenal as his former side went nine points clear of the Gunners.

Arsene Wenger’s side were 1-0 up after five minutes at the Etihad thanks to Theo Walcott’s goal but second half strikes from Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling completed City’s comeback.

It’s the second time this week that Arsenal have thrown away a 1-0 lead and Chelsea have extended their lead over the Gunners in that time by six points with two 1-0 wins over Crystal Palace and Sunderland.

Ballack, 40, spent four years at Stamford Bridge and he took the opportunity to troll the Gunners after their 2-1 defeat by claiming they had a ‘deep sleep’ at the Etihad.


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