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Arsenal Edge Chelsea 2-1 To Stretch Premier League Lead

Set-piece proficiency extended Arsenal's lead to five points over Manchester City.

Overview

  • All three goals came from corners in a derby defined by dead-ball situations.
  • William Saliba put Arsenal ahead before a Piero Hincapié own goal leveled the match, and Jurriën Timber headed the winner.
  • Chelsea finished with ten men after Pedro Neto was sent off in the second half.
  • Arsenal moved to 64 points at the top, five clear of Manchester City, who have a game in hand.
  • Chelsea stayed on 45 points in sixth place, increasing pressure on their top-four bid, with Estevão unavailable due to a calf injury.