Arsenal Close The Gap On Chelsea In The Fight For Third

Earlier in the day, we saw a resolute Everton, secure a 1-0 against Chelsea, combined with Chelsea's loss to Arsenal a few weeks earlier and we cut down their lead to 6 points with a game to spare. Arsenal went into the game against fellow top 4 rivals West Ham knowing that a win would cut their lead down to only three points.

Despite the slip gap, Chelsea also has a massive advantage with their goal difference, with 4 games to go. Sure Chelsea could slip up one more time, be that a loss or two draws, but this would be highly unlikely.

One thing in our favour is Chelsea have an FA Cup final to prepare for against Liverpool so they may take their foot off the gas in the league. Having games against Leicester and Wolves are tricky ties if you're planning to rest key players.

As for Arsenal, they have to deal with Leeds, Everton, Newcastle, and a tricky North London Derby if they plan to secure 12 points from the last 4 games.

Arsenal did themselves a favour with a solid away win, while the front line was pretty toothless, it was the backline that offered the goals with both centre backs getting on the score sheet from set-pieces.

Nketia had 2 easy chances to secure the game and he wasted it showing he doesn't have what it takes to lead the line for Arsenal. Sure he has the pace and he works hard, he gets into great positions but his finishing is not what you expect for a top quality striker.

Image source: - https://www.bbc.com/

Before the game the defence looked a little shakey having lost Ben White, but Holding came in and did a great job, he even offered far more aggression and threats from set pieces than white. The return of Tomiyasi was also a plus for the gunners as they look to push on with their best 11.

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