Premier League: Arsenal claim nervy win over Chelsea, Man United go third
The Hindu
Arsenal secures a tense 2-1 victory over Chelsea, while Manchester United rises to third in the Premier League standings.
Arsenal kept their Premier League title destiny in their own hands as they eked out a nervy 2-1 derby win against Chelsea on Sunday (March 1, 2026) with their corner routines again coming to the rescue.
Jurrien Timber's second-half header ensured Arsenal restored their five-point lead over Manchester City who had upped the ante with victory over Leeds United the day before.
Manchester United returned to the Premier League's top three for the first time since May 2023 as they came from a goal down to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford.
United are now unbeaten in seven games under interim manager Michael Carrick whose name was chanted loudly at the end.
Arsenal's win took them to 64 points from 29 games with Manchester City on 59 having played one game fewer. United have 51 points, moving ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference.
"The feeling that you have to continue to win and win and win, but it is not enough to open a gap," Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said. "This is the beauty and the level of this league."
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