Arsenal, on Sunday, moved back to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Gabriel Magalhaes scored the only goal for Arsenal, tapping home Bukayo Saka’s corner in the 63rd minute.
Mikel Arteta’s side made it 11 wins from 13 league games thanks to a close-range finish from Brazilian defender Gabriel in the second half at Stamford Bridge.
The Gunners are two points clear of second-placed Manchester City after the champions briefly took pole position with a win against Fulham on Saturday.
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With only one round of games remaining before the World Cup brings the Premier League to a halt, Arsenal have emerged as genuine contenders to end City’s grip on the title.
After beating Tottenham and Liverpool at home earlier this season, winning in west London was another significant statement from Arsenal as their unexpected challenge gathers pace.
This was an even sweeter victory than their other landmark successes this term as it came at the expense of former Arsenal star, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Aubameyang, who was booed by the travelling Arsenal fans, was anonymous in his first meeting with his old team since he was stripped of the captaincy and sold to Barcelona in January after Arteta lost patience with the Gabon forward’s repeated disciplinary issues.
Exiling Aubameyang has proved an inspired move by Arteta as Arsenal look a far more unified and determined group without the sulking striker.
Chelsea head to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday, while Arsenal host Brighton the same day.
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