​Arsenal have moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League table following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over London rivals Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

​The Gunners, looking to secure their first league title in 22 years, relied on their superior set-piece organization to overcome a resilient Chelsea side.

​Mikel Arteta’s side took the lead in the 21st minute through defender William Saliba. The Frenchman poked the ball home from close range after a signature Bukayo Saka corner caused chaos in the Blues’ box.

​However, Chelsea found a way back into the game just before half-time. A sharp delivery from Reece James was inadvertently turned into his own net by Arsenal’s Piero Hincapie, sending both teams into the break level at 1-1.

​The decisive moment arrived in the 66th minute. Another pinpoint corner, this time from Declan Rice, found Jurrien Timber, who headed past Robert Sanchez to send the home fans into a frenzy.

​Chelsea’s hopes of another comeback were extinguished in the 70th minute when Pedro Neto was shown a second yellow card for a late challenge on Gabriel Martinelli. The dismissal forced the visitors to play the final 20 minutes with ten men.

​Despite the numerical disadvantage, Chelsea pressured late on, but Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya produced two world-class saves in stoppage time to ensure the Gunners took all three points.