Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Gunners Extend Premier League Lead

Arsenal reclaimed a five-point Premier League lead after a 2-1 victory over 10-man Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on March 1, 2026. Defender William Saliba scored the opener in the 21st minute after Gabriel Magalhaes' header back across goal. Chelsea equalized from a corner when Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie turned Reece James' cross into his own net. Jurrien Timber then scored the winner in the 61st minute, marking Arsenal's 16th Premier League goal from corners this season—equalling the competition record. Chelsea's Portuguese midfielder Pedro Neto received a second yellow card 20 minutes from time, becoming the ninth red card for the club this season. The defeat leaves Chelsea three points outside the top five, while Arsenal remain on course for a first league title in 22 years. Second-placed Manchester City still have a game in hand when the teams meet next month.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/01/arsenal-edge-10-man-chelsea-to-reclaim-five-point-lead/