## EPL Schedule
– Chelsea FC (CHE) @ Arsenal FC (ARS) on Sunday, Mar 16, 2025 at 06:30 AM PDT with a final score of 0 (CHE) – 1 (ARS)
Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in their Premier League clash on March 16, 2025, at the Emirates Stadium. The decisive goal came in the 20th minute when Mikel Merino, filling in as a makeshift striker due to injuries, expertly headed in Martin Ødegaard’s corner kick.
Throughout the match, Arsenal dominated possession and created multiple scoring opportunities. Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli were particularly active in the attacking third, consistently challenging Chelsea’s defense. Despite their efforts, they were unable to extend the lead beyond Merino’s early goal.
Chelsea, missing key attackers Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson due to injuries, struggled to mount significant offensive threats. Their best chance came in the 37th minute when Marc Cucurella’s volley slipped through goalkeeper David Raya’s hands but narrowly missed the target.
This victory was crucial for Arsenal, ending a four-game winless streak and solidifying their hold on second place in the league. They now trail leaders Liverpool by 12 points with nine matches remaining.
Chelsea’s defeat puts their Champions League qualification hopes at risk, as they remain in fourth place, just one point ahead of Manchester City and two points ahead of Newcastle United, who have a game in hand.
Both teams will look to regroup during the upcoming international break, aiming to strengthen their positions in the final stretch of the season.