Arsenal secured a vital 1-0 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, bolstering their position in the Premier League title race. Gabriel Martinelli scored the decisive goal, curling a sublime shot into the top corner in the 20th minute.
Chelsea struggled to find their rhythm in the absence of key players due to injury. Manager Mauricio Pochettino lamented the lack of creativity, especially missing the influence of new signing Cole Palmer. “We lacked that final pass today, but we’ll regroup after the international break,” Pochettino said.
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, expressed optimism about the return of Bukayo Saka after the break. “Having Bukayo back will be a huge boost for us. We’re aiming to maintain this momentum,” Arteta stated.
The Gunners dominated large portions of the game, with Martin Ødegaard orchestrating the midfield. Despite several opportunities, they couldn’t extend their lead, thanks to impressive saves from Chelsea’s goalkeeper, Robert Sánchez.
In other Premier League action, Manchester United extended their winning streak with a convincing 3-0 win over Leicester City. Marcus Rashford opened the scoring in the 28th minute, ending a personal goal drought. Youngster Alejandro Garnacho doubled the lead with a brilliant solo effort, and Bruno Fernandes sealed the victory with a stunning strike from the edge of the box.
Tottenham Hotspur faced a setback, suffering a 2-0 defeat against Fulham. Following their Europa League quarter-final qualification, Spurs seemed fatigued and unable to match Fulham’s intensity.
The Premier League takes a brief pause for the international break, with teams hoping to recover and reinvigorate their squads. Fans eagerly await the return of club football, with key players set to make comebacks that could shape the remainder of the season.
