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Arsenal Sink Chelsea 2-1 on Set Pieces, Restore Five-Point Premier League Lead

Chelsea's recurring set-piece frailty, capped by Pedro Neto's red card, deepened concern over discipline.

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%).