Merino header earns Arsenal narrow win over Chelsea
Arsenal's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game with teammates during the Premier League match at Ashburton Grove, London, March 16, 2025
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Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
by Layth Yousif
at Ashburton Grove
MIKEL MERINO'S 20th minute winner was the difference between the two sides in an instantly forgettable London derby.
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal closed the gap to table toppers Liverpool to 12 points – but more importantly consolidated second spot, remaining firmly on course for qualification for the riches of next season’s Champions League - while attempting to avoid looking towards their quarter-final glamour tie with Real Madrid early next month.
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