Arsenal Surges Ahead in Title Race

0:00MLS stories making news on March 1st. Arsenal grabbed a crucial win over Chelsea on Sunday, easing nerves at the Emirates Stadium. Two set-piece goals, secure three vital points and a tense, low-scoring match, pushing the gunners back to the top of the Premier League with 64 points that restores their lead over Manchester City to 5 points at 59. Manchester City had kept the pressure on the day before, grinding out a hard-fought victory at Leeds United, despite missing early Holland. Now, both title contenders face packed schedules as Arsenal chased their first league crown in 22 years. The atmosphere in North London was electric, but anxious, with fans desperate to hold off City's growing momentum. This result buys Arsenal some breathing room, but the run-in looks brutal for Michael Arteta's side. Coming up, Arsenal head to Brighton on March 4th, where they stumbled last season. Everton visits the Emirates on March 15th, then it's born-mouth at home on April 11th before the huge clash at City on April 18th.

1:05Meanwhile, City hosts Nottingham Forrest on March 4th and travel to West Ham on March 14th. Their trip to Chelsea on April 11th looms large, followed by hosting Arsenal and then Burnley away on April 25th. Expect fireworks in this tightening race. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. Headphones in a pillow, symbol idea, surprisingly addictive. at S-o-----------