2024-04-25 16:11:47
Arsenal, which is relentlessly seeking to remain a contender for the English Premier League title, beat its London rival Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday to move away by three points at the top of the standings.
Arsenal responded decisively to any remaining doubts about their ability to stay in the competition, as Leandro Trossard gave them an early lead before Ben White and Kai Havertz scored two goals each in a dazzling period of the match at the start of the second half to sweep away a stunned Chelsea.
This constituted a strong message from Arsenal, which had recovered admirably from a home defeat by Aston Villa and exit from the Champions League, increasing the pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City with four matches remaining.
Arsenal has 77 points from 34 matches, while Liverpool, which will face Everton tomorrow, Wednesday, has 74 points from 33 matches.
Defending champion Manchester City has 73 points, but has two postponed matches, starting with a match against Brighton & Hove Albion next Thursday.
This is the sixth time that Arsenal has scored five or more goals in a Premier League match this season. In such a close race, the team has a large goal difference, which could be decisive.
For Chelsea, who are in ninth place, this was their biggest defeat ever against Arsenal and a heavy blow in their attempt to crawl into a qualifying position to play in Europe, just days after their narrow defeat in the FA Cup semi-finals by Manchester City.
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