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Arsenal keep alive faint title hopes with win over Chelsea

Arsenal's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring their first goal against Chelsea during their English Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - March 16, 2025.



Photo credit: Tony O Brien | Reuters

By  Reuters

What you need to know:

  • The win left second-placed Arsenal 12 points behind Liverpool who face Newcastle United in the League Cup final later on Sunday.
  • Both the top two teams have played 29 games with a further nine rounds of fixtures to go. Chelsea are fourth, one point ahead of Manchester City and five behind third-placed Nottingham Forest.

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Arsenal defeated London rivals Chelsea 1-0 for their first win in four Premier League games on Sunday as a headed goal by stand-in striker Mikel Merino boosted their faint hopes of catching up with runaway leaders Liverpool.

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