Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League by three points and significantly improved their goal difference with a dominant win over Chelsea at Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners, coming off a victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers, put on a strong performance against a struggling Chelsea side. Despite recent setbacks against Aston Villa and Bayern Munich, Arsenal’s convincing win showcased their renewed title aspirations under Mikel Arteta.
Leandro Trossard opened the scoring early on, followed by goals from Ben White and Kai Havertz to seal the victory. With this result, Arsenal now sit comfortably at the top of the table with a goal difference of +56, outperforming their closest rivals Liverpool and Manchester City.
Arsenal fans may have approached this encounter with Chelsea with some apprehension, considering their recent poor performance against Aston Villa. The pressure of being at the top seemed to have affected them. However, they managed to get off to a quick start with Trossard’s goal and gradually regained their fluency and threat.
Arteta’s team faced a Chelsea side that was far from formidable, but their confidence soared as they piled on the goals in the second half. This will undoubtedly boost their self-belief ahead of the crucial North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Captain Odegaard played a pivotal role, displaying composure and class throughout the match. His delivery for Havertz’s second goal was particularly exceptional, allowing the German to score with a powerful shot.
Every game is seen as a test of Arsenal’s character, especially after their collapse last season and recent setbacks. However, their victory against Wolves and the thrashing of Chelsea demonstrated the resilience they have developed this season.
In fact, Arsenal could have achieved an even more convincing scoreline, considering their dominance. The fact that Havertz scored twice against his former club, after a lackluster first-half performance, only added to the satisfaction of the win.
The upcoming game against Spurs will have significant implications for both teams and the Premier League title race. However, Arsenal’s spirits will be soaring after this result and performance.