Mikel Arteta had promised that Arsenal would not give up on their title dream easily and, although they remain 12 points behind the champions-elect Liverpool after one of the most comfortable 1-0 victories you will see, there remains hope in north London.Mikel Merino’s first-half goal - his first since 15 February in the league and Arsenal’s 11th of the season from a corner but first since New Year’s Day – proved enough to see off a toothless Chelsea side who looked badly short of inspiration without their talisman Cole Palmer to secure a first win in four league matches. Continue reading...
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 with a first-half goal from Mikel Merino, despite missing key attacking players and playing without a recognized striker. Chelsea struggled without Cole Palmer and goalkeeper Robert Sánchez was culpable for the goal. This win gives Arsenal hope in the title race while Chelsea's struggles continue.
