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- Read his archive here and follow him on : @MarkOgden_. Follow on XMultiple AuthorsMar 1, 2026, 02:18 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLONDON -- Arsenal moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League on Sunday as Jurriën Timber's 66th-minute header gave the Gunners a scrappy 2-1 win over 10-man Chelsea. All three goals came from corner kicks in a game short on open play chances.
- William Saliba's 21st-minute effort gave the home side a lead canceled out by Piero Hincapié's own goal in first-half stoppage time. Timber nodded Arsenal back in front with a goal Chelsea felt should have been disallowed for grappling in the box.
- Pedro Neto protested that decision and was booked by referee Darren England.
- Three minutes later, Neto was sent off for fouling substitute Gabriel Martinelli as he tried to stop an Arsenal counterattack. Chelsea brought in four players off the bench in an effort to chase the game, including Liam Delap and Alejandro Garnacho, and the latter almost equalized with a dangerous cross in stoppage time that Gunners goalkeeper David Raya clawed behind.
- Delap then had the ball in the net in the final seconds, but João Pedro was clearly offside in the buildup. Arsenal hung on to extend their lead at the top, sitting five points ahead of Manchester City.
