Arsenal, Chelsea and Arteta
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Since our goal was credited as an own goal, Reecey’s denied an (official) assist, which is a shame.
Arsenal got set-piece goals from William Saliba and Jurrien Timber to beat 10-man Chelsea 2-1 in a top-five clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
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William Saliba and Justin Timber fire Arsenal to 2-1 Premier League win vs. Chelsea after Pedro Neto red card drama
Arsenal face Chelsea, seeking a victory that would consolidate them as the undisputed leaders of the Premier League. While the Gunners arrive as clear favorites, the Blues come in full form, promising a highly competitive match.
The Premier League title race took another twist at Molineux as leaders Arsenal conceded a stoppage-time equaliser against the division’s bottom club. A seven-point lead over Manchester City went back to five points in stoppage time as indecision — some might say blind panic — in Arsenal’s defence saw 19-year-old Tom Edozie’s effort cross the line after hitting Riccardo Calafiori.
Arsenal were 2-0 up and coasting to a seven-point lead in the Premier League title race, before they shipped two goals in the final half-hour and drew last-place Wolves 2-2 at Molineux Stadium on Wednesday.
Mikel Arteta has hit back at critics of Arsenal’s dependence on set-pieces, saying he is disappointed they do not score more goals from dead balls