MIKEL MERINO scored again as Arsenal dominated against a struggling Chelsea at the Emirates. The big news ahead of kick-off was that Blues talisman Cole Palmer was OUT of the matchday squad with a

There were times when this felt like more of a fouling contest than a football match. A day for petty squabbling rather than pretty passing. In the end, then, it was probably fair that the team who played more football – just about – claimed all three points.

It's appropriate that this game took place while a final was happening across town, as neither side will likely win the prizes they covet this season.