Who Has the Tougher Run in the Premier League Title Race?A hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea on Sunday may not be remembered for long, but for Arsenal, it was an essential

LONDON -- Mikel Merino led Arsenal to a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. Merino's first-half header settled the London derby at the Etihad Stadium and saw second-placed Arsenal move within 12 points of leader Liverpool. In another all-London clash, Fulham beat Tottenham 2-0.

Liverpool nerves are not quite jangling again, but any emerging sense of inevitability about the Premier League title has been shaken over the past week. With Arsenal beating Chelsea, and Arne Slot's side showing signs of weakness,