Arsenal defeats Chelsea 1-0; Arteta praises Blues
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 in a thrilling London derby in the Premier League. Mikel Merino scored the only goal from a corner in the first half. This victory helps Arsenal maintain the best defensive record in the league. After the match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Chelsea, calling them "the best attacking team in the league." However, former Arsenal player Paul Merson was shocked by this comment. He felt that without key players like Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer, Chelsea struggled to score. Merson expressed his confusion on Sky Sports, noting that Chelsea has spent a lot of money but hasn't been effective in scoring. He pointed out that Chelsea's recent performance, with only one goal in their last four games, doesn't support Arteta's claim. Despite the challenges, Chelsea has scored 53 goals this season, which is among the best in the league. They currently sit outside contention for the Premier League title and are fighting to maintain their position in the top five.