Sports · 1 March 2026

Arsenal seek five-point lead against Chelsea

In a fiery London derby at the Emirates, Arsenal F.C. came out on top with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea F.C. in the Premier League. After an early equaliser kept the game tight, Jurrien Timber headed home the winner in the second half to boost Arsenal’s title bid. Chelsea were reduced to ten men late on, and despite a late effort, couldn’t find an equaliser.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 March 2026 at 19:11

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