Merino strike proves the difference as strikerless Arsenal sink Chelsea

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Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea
Chelsea now seven away games without a win

Mikel Arteta had promised that Arsenal would not give up on their title dream easily and, although they remain 12 points behind the champions-elect Liverpool after one of the most comfortable 1-0 victories you will see, there remains hope in north London.

Mikel Merino's first-half goal - his first since 15 February in the league and Arsenal's 11th of the season from a corner but first since New Year's Day – proved enough to see off a toothless Chelsea side who looked badly short of inspiration without their talisman Cole Palmer to secure a first win in four league matches.