Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League table as Gabriel scored a close-range finish against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Gabriel pounced to steer the ball over the line in the 63rd minute after the hosts failed to deal with Bukayo Sako’s right-wing corner, giving Arsenal a deserved lead.
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When the game was scoreless, Arsenal had the best chances, but Gabriel Martinelli curled a shot over the crossbar and Gabriel Jesus failed to score against Chelsea’s goalkeeper with a diving header when unmarked.
Chelsea struggled to create clear-cut chances against their former opponents, with ex-Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang failing to make an impact. They are now winless in four Premier League matches.
For Arsenal, this was an opportunity to demonstrate their title credentials as they seek to become English champions for the 14th time – but the first time since their ‘Invincibles’ went an entire league season without losing in 2003-04.
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The Gunners, who have not finished in the top four since 2016, have beaten Tottenham and Liverpool at home this season, though they were defeated 3-1 at Manchester United in September.
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