02.03.2026 00:31
In the Premier League, leaders Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 at home, maintaining a 5-point lead at the top with a game in hand.
In the 28th week of the Premier League, Arsenal faced Chelsea. The match played at the Emirates Stadium was won by Arsenal with a score of 2-1.
ARSENAL WINS IN A HARD-FOUGHT MATCH WITH 3 GOALS
The goals that brought victory to Chelsea were scored by William Saliba in the 21st minute and Jurrien Timber in the 66th minute. The guest team's goal was scored by Piero Hincapie, who scored an own goal in the 45+2nd minute. Pedro Neto from Chelsea received a red card for a second yellow in the 70th minute.
CHAMPIONSHIP RACE HEATS UP
With this result, Arsenal increased their points to 64, placing them 5 points ahead of Manchester City at the top with a game in hand. Chelsea, whose winless streak has extended to three weeks, remains in 6th place with 45 points. In the next week of the league, Arsenal will go to Brighton away. Chelsea will face Aston Villa away.