The once-fearsome Arsenal set-piece attack ended their dead ball scoreless streak as a Mikel Merino header gave the Gunners a 1-0 derby win over Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday. The converted midfielder,

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.

By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -Arsenal defeated London rivals Chelsea 1-0 for their first win in four Premier League games on Sunday as a headed goal by stand-in striker Mikel Merino boosted their faint hopes of catching up with runaway leaders Liverpool.