Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League table on Sunday with a convincing 3-1 win over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners were dominant throughout the match, with Martin Odegaard scoring twice and Gabriel Jesus adding a third. Noni Madueke pulled one back for Chelsea in the second half, but it was not enough to prevent the home side from claiming all three points.
The win was a major boost for Arsenal, who had lost their previous Premier League match against Manchester City. It also puts them in a strong position to challenge for the title, with just four games remaining.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are in a major crisis. They have now lost six consecutive matches in all competitions, and they are in danger of missing out on Champions League football next season.
The defeat will put further pressure on manager Frank Lampard, who is yet to win a match since returning to the club in January. He will need to find a way to turn things around quickly, or he could be facing the sack.
How the match unfolded
Arsenal started the match brightly and took the lead in the 18th minute. Odegaard picked up the ball on the edge of the box and fired a low shot into the bottom corner.
The Gunners doubled their lead in the 31st minute. Jesus found space in the box and fired a powerful shot past Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
Chelsea pulled a goal back in the 56th minute. Madueke cut inside from the left and fired a low shot into the bottom corner.
However, Arsenal restored their two-goal lead in the 70th minute. Odegaard scored his second goal of the match, firing a low shot into the bottom corner from close range.
The Gunners held on for the win, which moves them back to the top of the Premier League table.
What it means for the title race
The win over Chelsea is a major boost for Arsenal’s title hopes. They are now level on points with Manchester City at the top of the table, with a game in hand.
Arsenal have a tough run-in, but they have shown that they are capable of beating the best teams in the league. They will be confident of winning the title if they can maintain their current form.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are in a major crisis. They have now lost six consecutive matches in all competitions, and they are in danger of missing out on Champions League football next season.
The defeat to Arsenal will put further pressure on manager Frank Lampard. He will need to find a way to turn things around quickly, or he could be facing the sack.
What the managers said
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta: “I’m really pleased with the performance. We were excellent from start to finish. We created a lot of chances and took them when we needed to. We’re back on top of the table and we’re in a good position. We need to keep going now.”
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard: “It was a really disappointing performance. We were nowhere near good enough. We gave the ball away too easily and we didn’t create enough chances. We need to improve quickly if we want to avoid relegation.”
