Report, as a result, Merino condemned Bruce’s goal when he failed for the fourth consecutive time

Mikel Merino’s 20th minute header extended Arsenal’s unbeaten match against Chelsea to seven Premier League games and weakened Bruce’s top four at the Amirates Stadium.

Interim center Merino beat goalkeeper Robert Sanchez around the corner, who won a dominant performance by hitting Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard and Jurrien Timber Timber Timber Header before the opening game.

Chelsea was closest when Marc Cucurella’s powerful shot shot past David Raya’s hand and dribble just past the post, but Enzo Maresca’s side has now suffered four straight league losses for four consecutive league losses before finally winning the final victory on December 8 on top trip to Tottenham Hotspur on December 8.

Maresca had to do it without top scorer Cole Palmer, and the Italian revealed the England international had suffered a minor injury before kickoff.

Mikel Merino did it again! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/njlaatsgl6

– Sky Sports Premier League (@skysportspl) March 16, 2025

Arsenal v Chelsea: Merino long-term role

Apart from the late spell of half the pressure on Chelsea, Arsenal is worthy of the winner as they expanded their car’s unbeaten race to seven games, all in the Premier League.

Merino’s goal was their first corner in 52 attempts, dating back to Dominic Solanke’s own goal at the Emirates Stadium on January 15.

The Spanish International is a midfielder, but he replaced his new position for the first time in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory at Leicester City on February 15, which rewarded both goals by manager Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal’s goal of 7-1 victory in the Champions League on March 4 was Merino’s goal and assistance, but his goal against Chelsea was his first league since his doubles against the Foxes.

Jurrien Timber tells Enzo Maresca to “work harder” before shaking hands between the two pic.twitter.com/ajlreb7dyx

– Sky Sports Premier League (@skysportspl) March 16, 2025

Premier League table

The remaining nine league games and Liverpool’s Arsenal have a 12-point advantage over Arsenal, and only the leader’s collapse will give Arteta’s team a chance to win the championship.

However, they are third in the Nottingham Forest, and Chelsea hopes to secure Champions League hopes by taking the Champions League position in the top four.

The conference league quarterfinals ranked fourth but one point higher in Manchester City, and two Newcastle have a game – Brighton & Hove Albion.

Arsenal is next to Fulham, who won eighth place in the Premier League on April 1 in the Premier League (GMT at 7.45 pm).

Chelsea’s next game is also in the league, with the Spurs held on April 3 (8 p.m.).