Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 at home in the 29th round of the Premier League, ending the Blues’ four-game winning streak and scoring their first win in four Premier League matches.
In the 20th minute, Arsenal took a right corner, the ball was sent forward, Merino headed the ball from a small Angle, and the ball went off the post and into the net to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead. The goal was also Merino’s fifth Premier League goal of the season, tying his record for league goals in a single season.
In the first half, Chelsea goalkeeper Alexis Sanchez missed the ball and Arsenal’s Martinelli was denied a cut. In addition, Kukurellia suspected handball in the area, but the referee did not indicate. Rice’s long shot from the perimeter also misses slightly. Fofana also deliberately stomped on Rice, but the referee did not decide after listening to the VAR.
In the second half, Chelsea’s Kukurellia volleyed from behind, and Arsenal goalkeeper Laya almost caused an own goal by diving for the ball. Then, Merino was behind the point to meet a team-mate cross and volley, and Sanchez made a limited save. Trossard “diving” at the back, the referee still awarded Arsenal the ball, which caused Enzo’s dissatisfaction.
In the 79th minute, Arsenal’s Martinelli withdrew due to injury, and Nwaneri came on as a substitute. In the end, Arsenal held the 1-0 score to the end and won the game.
After the victory, Arsenal had 58 points from 29 rounds, although they are still 12 points behind Liverpool at the top of the table, but the team’s condition and morale have been improved. Chelsea, on 49 points from 29 rounds, remain in fourth place, missing out on the chance to close the gap on the top team.
