Arsenal defeat London rivals Chelsea 1-0 on Sunday, their first win in four Premier League games, thanks to a headed goal by stand-in striker Mikel Merino, who raised their modest chances of chasing runaway leaders Liverpool.
Merino scored in the 20th minute, stooping to touch a looping header over Robert Sanchez in the Chelsea goal following a Martin Odegaard corner.
The victory put Arsenal 12 points behind Liverpool, who will meet Newcastle United in the League Cup final later on Sunday.
Both the top two clubs have played 29 games, with nine rounds of fixtures remaining.
Chelsea are in fourth place, one point ahead of Manchester City and five behind Nottingham Forest.
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