Overview
- Arsenal’s win at the Emirates reopened a five-point cushion over Manchester City with a game in hand.
- All three goals arrived from corners, with Jurriën Timber heading the winner after a misjudged Robert Sánchez intervention.
- The Gunners registered their 23rd and 24th corner goals of the season in all competitions, underscoring the influence of set-piece specialist Nicolas Jover.
- Pedro Neto was dismissed around the 70th minute for a two-footed challenge on Gabriel Martinelli, damaging Chelsea’s hopes of a late recovery.
- Chelsea remain sixth as Liam Rosenior condemned repeat lapses on dead balls and discipline, with English media noting 138 corner goals this league season (17.6%).