sports
March 1, 2026
Arsenal edge battling Chelsea thanks to Timber and Raya to restore five-point lead
There were 63 minutes on the clock and the Arsenal crowd were in a state of extreme agitation. William Saliba had the ball at the back and he was taking his time – largely because there was nothing on for him. The fans screamed at him to hurry up. To do something. Anything. Chelsea were not just level at 1-1, they had dominated the second half up to this point.
TL;DR
- Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1, with goals from William Saliba and Jurriën Timber.
- Chelsea's goals came from a Piero Hincapié own goal after a corner.
- David Raya made key saves to preserve Arsenal's lead.
- Pedro Neto received a red card for Chelsea, reducing them to 10 men.
- Arsenal's win re-established their five-point lead over Manchester City.
- Chelsea's performance was undermined by defensive lapses on set-pieces and a red card.
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