Arsenal secured a pivotal win against Chelsea, triumphing 1-0 thanks to Mikel Merino's header from a corner, which marked their first victory in four matches. Despite the win, Arsenal remains 12 points behind league leaders Liverpool, who are facing Newcastle later that day. With both teams having played 29 matches, Arsenal still harbors hopes of a title challenge as they look to navigate the remaining nine fixtures. Meanwhile, Chelsea remains in the top four, just ahead of Manchester City, adding further intensity to the Premier League race.
Arsenal's Mikel Merino scored a crucial headed goal, leading his team to a much-needed 1-0 victory against Chelsea, marking their first win in four matches.
The victory keeps Arsenal's hopes alive in the Premier League, although they remain significantly trailing leaders Liverpool by 12 points with nine matches remaining.
Mikel Merino's flicked header from a Martin Odegaard corner in the 20th minute was the decisive moment, showcasing his skill and importance to the squad.
Chelsea sits fourth in the table, narrowly ahead of Manchester City, while Arsenal aims to close the gap with Liverpool as the season approaches its climax.
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