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Arsenal win set-piece battle to sink Chelsea in title boost

Timber won a priceless three points for Arsenal with his second-half header before Chelsea winger Pedro Neto was sent off for a second booking

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Arsenal's Dutch defender Jurrien Timber (L) celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London. Pic/AFP

Arsenal's Dutch defender Jurrien Timber (L) celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London. Pic/AFP

Arsenal won their set-piece battle with 10-man Chelsea as Jurrien Timber sealed the Premier League leaders' crucial 2-1 victory over their London rivals on Sunday. Mikel Arteta's side struck twice from corners and also conceded from the same route in a match that underlined the increasing importance of set-pieces in the Premier League.

William Saliba's first goal since December 2024 put Arsenal ahead in the first half at the Emirates Stadium. Piero Hincapie's own goal drew Chelsea level from one of Reece James' deadly corners just before the break. But Timber won a priceless three points for Arsenal with his second-half header before Chelsea winger Pedro Neto was sent off for a second booking. 

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