Arsenal restore five point lead at top of table with 2-1 win over Chelsea
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Arsenal see out nervy win over London rivals Chelsea with goals from William Saliba and Jurrien Timber.
Arsenal won their set-piece battle with 10-man Chelsea as Jurrien Timber sealed the Premier League leaders’ crucial 2-1 victory over their London rivals.
Mikel Arteta’s side struck twice from corners and also conceded from the same route in a match on Sunday that underlined the increasing importance of set-pieces in the Premier League.
William Saliba’s first goal since December 2024 put Arsenal ahead in the first half at the Emirates Stadium.
Piero Hincapie’s own goal drew Chelsea level from one of Reece James’ deadly corners just before the break.
But Timber won a priceless three points for Arsenal with his second-half header before Chelsea winger Pedro Neto was sent off for a second booking.
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