Scolari blasts officials

Blues boss upset after Van Persie scores when offside

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Scolari blasts officials

Scolari: Blasted officials

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Luiz Felipe Scolari was upset with referee Mike Dean and his officials after Chelsea's 2-1 defeat against Arsenal on Sunday.

The Blues went ahead on 31 minutes after Johan Djourou's own goal before Robin van Persie equalised on 59 minutes, although replays showed he was offside.

Van Persie then netted again just three minutes later to hand Arsenal the win and draw them to within seven points of the Blues.

Scolari believed the officials played a crucial role in the defeat.

"Chelsea and the referee (were responsible for the defeat) because Arsenal scored the first goal one metre in front of our players and in the first half the same linesman gave (Salomon) Kalou offside when it was not," he told Sky Sports 1.

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"It is important to speak to the people about this because if we play and the referee gives two things against my team sometimes it is difficult to win.

"OK I make mistakes but we needed a man to come to Stamford Bridge as a referee for both sides, not for one side."

For the third time this season, the Blues were unable to beat one of their main title rivals at home.

After drawing with Manchester United and losing to Liverpool and now Arsenal, Scolari is becoming concerned with Chelsea's lack of cutting edge.

"It's our problem in the last three games. We score one goal but only have one or two good chances. We don't shoot in or outside the area. We don't build enough play," he said, adding: "I am sad, not happy. I think we didn't play very well."