Mikel Merino netted the only goal of the match, leading Arsenal to a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in their Premier League encounter at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Arsenal began the game strongly, taking advantage of a nervous Robert Sanchez in goal for Chelsea. However, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, and Declan Rice missed several good opportunities, while Marc Cucurella successfully evaded a penalty after a VAR review. Merino’s decisive goal came in the 20th minute when he headed in a corner from Martin Odegaard, placing the ball inside the far post. The Spanish player might have increased his score if it weren’t for Robert Sánchez’s quick reflexes in goal, while Arsenal maintained their dominance in the match. Chelsea has managed to gain only two points from their past seven away games in the Premier League (D2 L5) and will likely feel anxious about their position. Manchester City, Newcastle, and Brighton are all just one victory away from surpassing them in the league standings.
