In a stunning display of dominance, Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 5-0 in a one-sided London derby on Tuesday. Kai Havertz, facing his former team, scored twice, while Ben White also netted a brace to secure Arsenal’s biggest league win over their rivals.
The victory propels Arsenal to the top of the Premier League table, three points ahead of Liverpool and four points clear of Manchester City, who have a game in hand. The result puts Arsenal in a strong position as they aim to clinch the league title.
For Chelsea, it was another disappointing defeat following their loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup semifinals. The manner of their collapse against Arsenal raises questions about the progress made under manager Mauricio Pochettino in his first season in charge.
Leandro Trossard opened the scoring for Arsenal in the fourth minute, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Havertz and White added to the tally in the second half, with Havertz impressing with his clinical finishing.
Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic made several important saves to keep his team in the game, but Arsenal’s relentless attack eventually broke through. Pochettino’s decision to bring on Thiago Silva to shore up the defense was not enough to prevent the rout.
The result marks Arsenal’s biggest league win over Chelsea since 1930 and sends a strong message to their title rivals. With the race for the Premier League title heating up, Arsenal will be looking to maintain their momentum in the coming weeks.