Overview
- William Saliba and Jurrien Timber scored from corners in a 2-1 win, with Chelsea's reply coming via a Piero Hincapié own goal from a Reece James corner.
- The result restores a five-point cushion at the top for Arsenal, who have played one more game than Manchester City.
- Arsenal’s tally of 16 Premier League goals from corners this season equals the single-campaign record, including a league-high ninth match-winner from a corner.
- Pedro Neto was dismissed for two quick yellow cards — dissent then a foul on Gabriel Martinelli — and he will miss Chelsea’s next league match through suspension.
- Chelsea’s issues at set-pieces and discipline persisted, with head coach Liam Rosenior conceding both have repeatedly cost his side after multiple goals conceded from corners in recent weeks.