"Arsenal won their set-piece battle with 10-man Chelsea as Jurrien Timber sealed the Premier League leaders' crucial 2-1 victory over their London rivals. Mikel Arteta's side struck twice from corners and also conceded from the same route in a match that underlined the increasing importance of set-pieces in the Premier League."
"After enduring scathing criticism of their mentality during a recent wobble that breathed new life into the title race, Arsenal have got back on track just in time as they followed last weekend's 4-1 rout of Tottenham with a far more tense triumph."
"The Gunners, through to the League Cup final, the Champions League last 16 and the FA Cup fifth round, have just one top-flight match left against sides currently in the top six—a potentially decisive trip to Manchester City on April 18."
Arsenal secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from William Saliba and Jurrien Timber from set-pieces. Saliba's first goal since December put Arsenal ahead in the first half, but Piero Hincapie's own goal equalized before halftime. Timber's second-half header proved decisive, and Chelsea's Pedro Neto was subsequently sent off for a second booking. The win reestablished Arsenal's five-point lead over Manchester City, who have a game in hand. Arsenal's second consecutive league victory follows their 4-1 demolition of Tottenham and demonstrates their return to form after recent criticism. Chelsea's third consecutive winless match damaged their Champions League qualification hopes, dropping them to sixth place.
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