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 has a 12-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the Premier League standings with just nine games remaining, and the title could be wrapped up in a matter of weeks

Mohamed Salah injured as Bukayo Saka returns Liverpool would be below Arsenal in the table without their respective MVPs, and against PSG and Newcastle the Reds fans have been given a glimpse of a Liverpool with the ‘ghost’ of Mohamed Salah playing in the living, breathing version’s stead.