Arsenal Ends Winless Run with 1-0 Over Chelsea

Arsenal ended a three-game winless run in the Premier League with a narrow 1-0 victory over Chelsea, thanks to Mikel Merino's decisive header in the 19th minute from a Martin Odegaard corner. This win helped Arsenal solidify their position in second place, closing the gap to league leaders Liverpool to 12 points. Chelsea, missing the injured Cole Palmer, struggled to generate attacking threats, with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez having a mixed performance. Despite Arsenal's dominance in the first half, the match was marked by physical battles and a lack of attacking quality, with Chelsea only mustering a handful of touches in the opponent's box. The result extended Arsenal's unbeaten run against Chelsea to seven games, while Chelsea's top-four aspirations suffered a setback. Arsenal's victory was also significant as it ended their drought of 98 corners without scoring.