Chelsea vs. Arsenal: 5 Reasons Why the Win over the Gunners Was Crucia

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Chelsea continued their fine start to the domestic campaign with another three points, this time against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

The victory sees the Blues retain their place atop the Premier League table with five wins and a draw from their first six games. The 2-1 scoreline also means that they now possess the most miserly defensive record in the English top flight, having wrestled that honour from their North London opponents.

Though admittedly any win is a valuable result, this particular success was of greater significance than many before for the Blues.

This article outlines and discusses five reasons why the win over Arsenal is so crucial to Chelsea’s season.

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