Mikel Merino’s 20th minute header extended Arsenal’s undefeated route against Chelsea in seven Premier League It fits and tightened Blues’ hopes for a top end at the Emirates Stadium.
Merino Merino pushed the corner of Martin Odegaard beyond goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to cover a dominant show next to him, who went near the opener through the shootings by Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard and a Jurrien Timber header.
Chelsea went closer when Marc Cucurella’s strong shot passed David Raya’s hands and ran shortly before a seat, but Enzo Maresca’s side has now suffered four consecutive league defeats, winning last on their trips to Tottenham on December 8th.
Maresca had to do Without top scorer Cole Palmerwith the Italian revelation before the start that the international England had suffered a minor injury.
Mikel Merino did it again! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/njlaatsgl6
– Sky Sports Premier League (@skysportspl) March 16 2025
Arsenal by Chelsea: Merino Masters Profer Polle
In addition to the delayed Chelsea pressure spells in every half, Arsenal was worthy of winners as they expanded their undefeated run in the accessory in seven matches in the Premier League.
Merino’s goal was their first from an angle to 52 attempts dating from Dominic Solanke’s goal for Tottenham Derby at Emirates Stadium on January 15th.
The Spanish international is the midfielder, but was first used in his new position as a substitute for Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Leicester City on February 15, rewarding Mikel Arteta’s director with both goals.
Arsenal’s 7-1 win in PSV In the Champions League on March 4 he described a goal and helped Merino, but his goal against Chelsea was his first in the league from his double against the foxes.
Jurrien Timber tells Enzo Maresca to “try harder” before a handshake between the couple 👀🤝 pic.twitter.com/ajlreb7Dyx
– Sky Sports Premier League (@skysportspl) March 16 2025
Premier League table
With the nine league games and a 12 -point advantage over Arsenal for Liverpool, only one collapse from leaders would give the Arteta team the opportunity to win the title.
It is, however, four points away from the third-mounted Nottingham Forest, while Chelsea’s hopes will secure part of the Champions League finishing at the top four have been lost.
The quarterly finals of the conference championship occupy the fourth, but it’s just a point above Manchester City and two away from Newcastle-having a game in hand-and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Arsenal is then in action when they host Fulham, who went eighth, winning home at Tottenham on Sunday in the Premier League on April 1st (7.45pm GMT).
Chelsea’s next game is also in the league, hosting Spurs on April 3 (8pm).
