Arsenal Dominates to Recover; Chelsea Triumphs in Derby Comeback
In a strong showing in the Premier League, Arsenal triumphed with a decisive 4-0 victory over Leeds United. This match, part of the 24th round of the league, helped the Gunners end a winless streak of three matches. Meanwhile, Chelsea achieved a thrilling 3-2 comeback against West Ham in a London derby, overcoming an early two-goal deficit.
Arsenal Dominates to Recover
Arsenal’s recent loss to Manchester United raised concerns, but this commanding win provided much-needed relief. The team now holds a temporary seven-point lead over close rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa, both tied at 46 points. Arsenal is looking to distance itself from previous season collapses.
At Elland Road, a venue notorious for few visiting victories this season, Arsenal secured its first league win of 2026. Prior to this, the Gunners had drawn against Liverpool and Tottenham and faced a discouraging defeat to Manchester United.
Key Events from the Match
Bukayo Saka’s warm-up injury posed a challenge, but his replacement, Noni Madueke, made an immediate impact. Madueke assisted the opening goal by Martín Zubimendi in the 27th minute and later contributed to an own goal by Karl Darlow from a corner.
- 27′ – Zubimendi scores with a header from Madueke’s assist (1-0)
- Own goal by Darlow from a corner (2-0)
- 69′ – Viktor Gyökeres adds to the score from Martinelli’s assist (3-0)
- 86′ – Gabriel Jesus seals the win (4-0)
Coach Mikel Arteta expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, highlighting the importance of the result following previous struggles.
Chelsea Triumphs in Derby Comeback
On the same day, Chelsea hosted West Ham at Stamford Bridge in what was another intense London derby. Early in the match, West Ham took the lead with goals from Jarrod Bowen in the 7th minute and Crysencio Summerville in the 36th minute.
However, Chelsea rallied in the second half. Joao Pedro scored a header in the 57th minute, followed by Marc Cucurella equalizing in the 70th minute. In a dramatic finish, Enzo Fernández clinched victory for Chelsea in stoppage time at 90+2 minutes.
Match Summary
- West Ham: 2 goals (Bowen 7′, Summerville 36′)
- Chelsea: 3 goals (Pedro 57′, Cucurella 70′, Fernández 90+2′)
With this win, Chelsea returned to Champions League qualification spots, while West Ham remained in the relegation zone. The day also saw Bournemouth claim a 2-0 victory against Wolverhampton, solidifying their mid-table position.
Brighton and Everton played to a 1-1 draw, adding to the weekend’s thrilling Premier League action on Filmogaz.com.
