Arsenal had not won for three first League matches, which was unworthy of the Liverpool dolphin status. The Gunners did not walk in front of Chelsea, in one of the two London derbies on Sunday, but the essential was assured. The players of Mikel Arteta won (1-0) at the Emirates Stadium and thus resume four points ahead of Nottingham Forrest, who held them in play since his victory the day before at Ipswich (2-4).
Hanging by Manchester United The previous weekend, Martin Odegaard's teammates have not failed this time against the blues. It was the Spaniard Mikel Merino, author of a double in Leicester (0-2) during the last victory of Arsenal in the Premier League, who delivered his own. On a corner struck by Odegaard, the former Real Sociedad player made his size speak (1.88 m) and his head game by placing a resumption of the back of the skull at the first post to deceive Robert Sanchez (1-0, 20th).
Four French people on the lawn
Wesley Fofana and Christopher Nkunku were holders on the side of Chelsea, and Malo Gusto came into play at the end of the game. For the locals, William Saliba was as always in the London central defense.
Arsenal returns to 12 points from Liverpool, who competes in the afternoon his semi-final of Carabao Cup at home against Newcastle. At the same time, Fulham won (2-0) to Craven Cottage against Tottenham, thanks to goals from Rodrigo Muinz (78th) and Ryan Sessegnon (88th) at the end of the game.
