Video: Arsenal remains at the top of the Premier League after a great match against Chelsea
Arsenal won the London derby by beating Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium, in a duel once again decided by set-piece effectiveness. Mikel Arteta's team maintains the lead in the Premier League with a five-point advantage over Manchester City, who have a pending match, and extends their unbeaten streak against the 'blues' in all competitions to eleven games. Additionally, they remain firm in the fight for a league title they have not won in 22 years.
TL;DR
- Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the London derby at the Emirates Stadium.
- The match was decided by set-piece effectiveness, with goals from Saliba and Timber for Arsenal.
- Arsenal maintains its lead in the Premier League, five points ahead of Manchester City.
- This win extends Arsenal's unbeaten streak against Chelsea to eleven matches across all competitions.
- Piero Hincapié scored an own goal for Chelsea, equalizing before halftime.
- Pedro Neto was sent off with a second yellow card, leaving Chelsea with ten men.
- Chelsea drops to sixth place in the league standings.