Updated - March 02, 2026 08:07 am IST - LONDON Arsenal's Jurrien Timber, third left, scores during the Premier League soccer match between Chelsea Arsenal in London Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Photo Credit: ALASTAIR GRANT Arsenal kept their Premier League title destiny in their own hands as they eked out a nervy 2-1 derby win against Chelsea on Sunday (March 1, 2026) with their corner routines again coming to the rescue. Jurrien Timber's second-half header ensured Arsenal restored their five-point lead over Manchester City who had upped the ante with victory over Leeds United the day before. Manchester United returned to the Premier League's top three for the first time since May 2023 as they came from a goal down to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford.
