"Arsenal moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League on Sunday as Jurriën Timber's 66th-minute header gave the Gunners a scrappy 2-1 win over 10-man Chelsea. All three goals came from corner kicks in a game short on open play chances."
"Timber nodded Arsenal back in front in a goal Chelsea felt should have been disallowed for grappling in the box. Pedro Neto protested that decision and was booked by referee Darren England. Three minutes later, Neto was sent off for fouling substitute Gabriel Martinelli as he tried to stop an Arsenal counter-attack."
"Arsenal hung on to extend their lead at the top, sitting five points ahead of Manchester City. Meanwhile, Liam Rosenior suffered his first league defeat as Chelsea manager since replacing Enzo Maresca in January."
Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Emirates Stadium, with all three goals originating from corner kicks. William Saliba opened the scoring in the 21st minute, but Piero Hincapié's own goal equalized before halftime. Jurriën Timber restored Arsenal's lead with a 66th-minute header, though Chelsea disputed the goal for alleged grappling in the box. Pedro Neto received a yellow card for protesting the decision and was subsequently sent off three minutes later for fouling Gabriel Martinelli during a counter-attack. Chelsea made four substitutions attempting to equalize, but Arsenal's defense held firm despite late chances from Alejandro Garnacho and Liam Delap. The victory extends Arsenal's lead to five points ahead of Manchester City.
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