Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points following a chaotic 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates. In a match dominated by set-piece drama, William Saliba opened the scoring early, heading home after Gabriel Magalhães flicked on a trademark Gunners corner.
Chelsea fought back and leveled just before the break when Reece James’ dangerous delivery was inadvertently turned into his own net by Piero Hincapié. The visitors felt aggrieved by two ignored penalty shouts for handball and a collision involving João Pedro, but their luck ran out in the 66th minute. Jurriën Timber proved to be the hero, nodding in the winner from another precise Declan Rice corner.
The Blues’ comeback hopes were extinguished when Pedro Neto received two quick yellow cards, leaving them with ten men for the closing stages. Despite a late scare from Alejandro Garnacho, Mikel Arteta’s side held firm to secure a vital three points.
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