Audio By Carbonatix
A rejuvenated Arsenal recorded an important victory over Chelsea to end their seven-game run without a win in the Premier League and ease the pressure on boss Mikel Arteta.
Two first-half goals set the platform for the Gunners' first top-flight win since 1 November.
Alexandre Lacazette sent goalkeeper Edouard Mendy the wrong way from the penalty spot and Granit Xhaka curled in a superb free-kick 10 minutes later to put Arteta's side in control.
Bukayo Saka's cross then dropped into the top corner early in the second half to put the game beyond the visitors.
Tammy Abraham tapped in from close range to make it a nervy final five minutes for the hosts and Jorginho then saw his weak penalty saved by Bernd Leno.
But it was an otherwise lacklustre performance by Frank Lampard's side, who missed the chance to go second.
It was a well-deserved victory for Arsenal, who climb to 14th and will hope any talk of a relegation battle is now behind them.
Latest Stories
-
Big Smiles, Bigger Bounces: Kids take over the fun at the Joy Party in the Park
8 minutes -
Joy FM Party in the Park 2025: Kwabena Kwabena takes centre stage
31 minutes -
Ghana-Nigeria cyber-fraud network dupes over 200 victims of $400,000
40 minutes -
Tackling terrorism requires jobs and anti-corruption drive, not strikes alone – Nigerian security analyst
42 minutes -
Terror attacks in Nigeria affect all faiths, not only Christians – Security analyst
45 minutes -
$120,000 stolen from Ghanaian financial institution by hackers – INTERPOL
46 minutes -
Modern security management defined by trust – IGP  Â
50 minutes -
The True Significance of Christmas: Pagan origins or Christian celebration
50 minutes -
US strikes on terrorists in Nigeria timely and strategic – Security analyst
1 hour -
Patrons dance through drizzles at Joy FM’s Party in the Park 2025
1 hour -
Samini thrills fans at the 2025 Samini Xperience concert
2 hours -
Gov’t targets 99.9% electricity access by 2030 as Awurahae, Sapor get power after decades
2 hours -
Ghana EXIM Bank repositioned to reduce import bill on rice, poultry – CEO assures
2 hours -
Photos: Hundreds turn out for Joy FM’s 2025 family party in the park
2 hours -
Volta Regional House of Chiefs renew call on Immigration to remove inland barriers at Sogakope, Asikuma
2 hours