Arsenal defeated Chelsea at home in the Premier League capturing all three points in a London derby.
Fresh off of advancing to the Champions League quarterfinals, Arsenal came into the game having not won in a month domestically. Despite having three fit attackers, Mikel Arteta still went with Mikel Merino as a makeshift striker up top flanked by Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli. The decision paid off as the Spaniard scored from a corner 20 minutes in. The goal was Arsenal's first from a set piece in the league since December.
Chelsea sans Cole Palmer were poor in attack as they struggled to create clear opportunities. Marc Cucurella nearly scored again, but a save from David Raya saw the ball trickle just behind for a corner. It was a physical affair with six yellow cards handed out during the game.
Arsenal now trail Liverpool by 12 points with both teams having played 29 games. Chelsea keep their position in fourth, but are just one point ahead of Manchester City and two points ahead of Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion.
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Chelsea Player Ratings vs. Arsenal (4-2-3-1)
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Player of the Match: David Raya
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