Merino sends Arsenal past Chelsea in Premier League

Arsenal close the gap with Liverpool

Arsenal triumphed in a crucial top-of-the-table clash, reducing the gap to 12 points behind leaders Liverpool with this win.

Mikel Merino's key goal

The only goal of the match came in the 20th minute at Emirates Stadium, where Mikel Merino found the net. This victory extends Arsenal’s unbeaten run to seven matches, with five wins during that stretch.

Arsenal's position in the standings

With the win, Arsenal raised their points tally to 58, marking their first domestic win in four matches.

Chelsea's struggles continue

Chelsea, on the other hand, suffered their eighth loss of the season, leaving them stuck on 49 points. They missed the chance to pull further ahead of fourth-placed Manchester City after City drew 2-2 with Brighton on Saturday.

Upcoming fixtures

In the next round, Arsenal will face Fulham, while Chelsea will take on Tottenham.