LONDON: Arsenal ended their four-game winless streak in the Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea on Sunday, keeping their slim title hopes alive.
Stand-in striker Mikel Merino proved to be the difference, scoring the decisive goal in the 20th minute. The Spaniard met Martin Ødegaard’s corner with a clever looping header, guiding the ball over Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez to give the Gunners the lead.
The win provides a much-needed boost for Mikel Arteta’s side, who are chasing league leaders Liverpool in the title race. Meanwhile, Chelsea struggled to break down Arsenal’s defense, suffering another setback in an inconsistent season.
