Arsenal once again finds itself breathing easier at the top of the Premier League after securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chelsea in a London derby held at home. This victory extends Arsenal's lead over second-placed Manchester City to five points, although it's important to note that City has played one game less than Arsenal, leaving the title race very much alive.

The match was significant for Arsenal as they demonstrated an impressive ability to score from corner kicks, which has become a hallmark of their play this season. Both of Arsenal's goals came from corners, marking a total of 16 corner kick goals in the Premier League for them this season, according to reports. Despite a sluggish start where Arsenal created little in the first 20 minutes, they opened the scoring through a well-executed corner taken by Bukayo Saka, which was headed into the net by William Saliba after a deflection from a defender on the line.

Chelsea put up a commendable fight throughout the match, managing to respond with a goal of their own just before halftime. Arsenal's defender, Piero Hincapie, unfortunately, scored an own goal by diverting the ball into his own net during stoppage time in the first half, leveling the score at 1-1. The match concluded with another crucial corner paving the way for Arsenal's winning goal, demonstrating the importance of set pieces in modern football and emphasizing Arsenal's tactical prowess under manager Mikel Arteta.