Merino goal decides London derby Arsenal beat Chelsea

Arsenal FC wins the prestigious derby against Chelsea FC. However, this is hardly noticeable in the Premier League table.

Arsenal FC, second in the Premier League table, won the London derby against fourth-placed Chelsea FC 1:0. Mikel Merino (20th minute) scored the winning goal for the Gunners with a header. There was no change in the league position of either club. Arsenal are still twelve points behind leaders Liverpool FC.

Arsenal dominate, Chelsea sluggish

Coach Mikel Arteta's side clearly dominated the early stages at the Emirates Stadium and were rewarded after 20 minutes with Merino's goal from a Martin Ödegaard corner. The hosts were unable to make more of their chances.

Chelsea took a long time to get into the game. The visitors even had the chance to equalize. A shot from Marc Cucurella slipped through the hands of Arsenal keeper David Raya, but then rolled just wide of the goal. Otherwise, Chelsea FC did not manage much.

Arsenal

Completed

1:0

(1:0)

Chelsea

• Mikel Merino - 1:0 (20.)

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90.+5.
End of 2nd half
90.
Substitution in Arsenal

Kieran Tierney
Defender
90.
Substitution out Arsenal

Martin Ødegaard
Midfielder
86.
Substitution in Chelsea
Tosin Adarabioyo
Defender
86.
Substitution out Chelsea

Benoît Badiashile
Defender
86.
Substitution in Chelsea

Malo Gusto
Defender
86.
Substitution out Chelsea

Wesley Fofana
Defender
82.
Substitution in Chelsea
Romeo Lavia
Midfielder
82.
Substitution out Chelsea

Reece James
Midfielder
79.
Substitution in Arsenal
Ethan Nwaneri
Midfielder
79.
Substitution out Arsenal

Gabriel Martinelli
Striker
76.
Substitution in Chelsea

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Midfielder
76.
Substitution out Chelsea

Christopher Nkunku
Striker
76.
Substitution in Chelsea
Tyrique George
Striker
76.
Substitution out Chelsea

Jadon Sancho
Striker
65.
Yellow card Arsenal
Martin Ødegaard
59.
Yellow card Chelsea
Wesley Fofana
58.
Yellow card Arsenal
Thomas Partey
54.
Yellow card Arsenal
Gabriel
52.
Yellow card Chelsea
Pedro Neto
46.
Kick-off 2nd half
45.+4.
End of 1st half
30.
Yellow card Chelsea
Levi Colwill
20.
Goal for Arsenal, 1:0 through Mikel Merino (Martin Ødegaard)

Mikel Merino
Striker

Assist: Martin Ødegaard
Midfielder
1.
Start of the match