Report and free match highlights as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was disappointed as he started against his former team. Gabriel’s second-half goal lifts Arsenal back to the top of the table. The Brazilian tapped in Bukayo Saka’s corner for the winner.
With Gabriel’s goal giving Arsenal a 1-0 victory away at Chelsea and a return to the top of the Premier League standings, they passed probably the greatest test of their title prospects to far.
Midway into the second half, the Gunners’ Brazilian center-back headed in Bukayo Saka’s corner to give Mikel Arteta’s team a crucial three points.
Arteta, who had previously been discreet about his team’s involvement in the title chase, finally acknowledged their involvement in the competition, albeit with some humility, which encapsulated the significance of the victory.
Arteta declared, “Today we are [in contention].” But tomorrow is a challenge. Just consider what Manchester City has accomplished over the past six years. They have continuously demonstrated this in every single competition, having the best manager and team in the entire globe.
“We have to be very, very respectful of that, and we’re improving greatly as a team, competing a lot better, and achieving really fantastic results, but this is a long, long show,” the team said.
If Gabriel Jesus had converted gilt-edged opportunities in either half, Arsenal could have been able to outnumber their opponents.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who started for Chelsea against his former team but only occasionally threatened alongside the rest of the Blues’ attackers, had a poor afternoon on the other end.
With only one game remaining before the World Cup break—a trip to Wolves live on Sky Sports next Saturday—the Gunners have reclaimed their two-point advantage atop the standings.
