Chelsea's hopes of securing a Champions League spot for next season took a hit after a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday.
Mikel Merino scored the only goal of a lacklustre contest, helping Arsenal solidify their second-place position and close the gap to 12 points behind league lead
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Anthony Nlebem
Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.
