Arsenal asserted their dominance at the summit of the Premier League table with a commanding win over Chelsea at Emirates Stadium, extending their lead by three points and significantly boosting their goal difference.
The Gunners, buoyed by their recent victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers, delivered a resounding performance, capitalising on Chelsea’s lacklustre display following their FA Cup semi-final loss to Manchester City.
Despite recent setbacks, Arsenal showcased their title-winning credentials under Mikel Arteta’s guidance.
Leandro Trossard eased any early tension by finding the net past Chelsea’s Djordje Petrovic, setting the tone for Arsenal’s dominance.
Although Chelsea had occasional forays forward, including a missed chance by Nicolas Jackson, Arsenal took control in the second half.
Ben White extended Arsenal’s lead with a goal from a corner before Kai Havertz, the former Chelsea forward, netted twice in quick succession, including a sublime finish from Martin Odegaard’s exquisite pass.
As Chelsea faltered, White added his second goal, further bolstering Arsenal’s goal difference to +56, a significant advantage over their title rivals.
Overall, it was a near-perfect evening for Arsenal, reaffirming their status as frontrunners in the title race.