However, the pair could be given a helping hand by the teams, particularly Arsenal and Aston Villa, still remaining in European competition. That’s because the Premier League needs just one more victory from one of their clubs left in continental competition to confirm fifth spot in the division as a Champions League qualifier.

Arsenal played lights-out defense. Yes, Chelsea were missing some attacking pieces, including the currently ice-cold Cole Palmer, but you don’t hold a top-five side on goals scored and second-best open play attacking team to a solitary shot on target without playing really well.

Arsenal have beaten Chelsea by a goal-to-nil, thus ending a run of three Premier League games without a victory. As a result, Arsenal have closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to 12 points and could cut it down to nine by the next time Arne Slot’s side are in action.