Thanks to a close-range goal from Brazilian defender Gabriel at Stamford Bridge in the second half, Mikel Arteta's team improved to 11 wins from 13 league games. After Manchester City beat Fulham on Saturday, the champions temporarily seized the lead and are now two points behind second-placed Arsenal. Arsenal has established themselves as legitimate candidates to challenge City's hold on the title with just one round of games left before the World Cup ends the Premier League.
This season, Arsenal has defeated Tottenham and Liverpool at home, so their victory in west London was yet another crucial statement made by them as their surmountable challenge picks up steam. Given that it was achieved at the expense of former Arsenal star Aubameyang, this victory was even sweeter than their previous significant triumphs this season.