In a crucial victory for Arsenal, Leandro Trossard found the net alongside another goal from an unnamed player for the Gunners, propelling them three points ahead of Liverpool and four ahead of Manchester City in the title race.
While the destiny of the title still rests in Manchester City’s hands with two games in hand, Liverpool, trailing by a game, prepare to face Everton in the Merseyside derby.
Mikel Arteta’s men now boast an insurmountable goal difference advantage, should it become pivotal in determining the title outcome.
Chelsea suffered a significant setback prior to kickoff as key player Cole Palmer was sidelined due to illness, severely impacting their performance.
Despite Chelsea’s recent unbeaten streak, Arsenal’s determination to assert their title credentials was evident from the outset, with Trossard opening the scoring early on.
Chelsea, fortunate to avoid a red card for Nicolas Jackson’s challenge, struggled to contain Arsenal’s attacking prowess, with goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic making crucial saves to keep them in contention.
However, Arsenal’s dominance prevailed, with Ben White and Kai Havertz extending their lead, sealing a convincing victory over Chelsea.
The defeat leaves Chelsea languishing in ninth place, still three points adrift of European qualification spots.
Arsenal’s next challenge lies in the north London derby against Tottenham, where a win would further solidify their title ambitions, potentially forcing City into a perfect run to retain the title.