Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 as Mikel Merino's first-half goal made the difference. While the Gunners kept their faint hopes of winning the title alive, Chelsea missed the chance to gain an advantage in the race to qualify for next year's UEFA Champions League.

LONDON — Mikel Merino led Arsenal to a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. Merino's first-half header settled the London derby at the Etihad Stadium and saw second-placed Arsenal move within 12 points of leader Liverpool. In another all-London clash, Fulham beat Tottenham 2-0.

Former Blues defender Gary Cahill is doing Chelsea’s game against Arsenal for Sky Sports today, and he is in no doubts about who the game matters more for:“It’s vitally important for Chelsea