Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was delighted with his side’s performance as they returned to the top of the Premier League table with a 3-1 victory over Chelsea. The Gunners had gone four league games without a win, but their emphatic victory over the Blues saw them leapfrog Manchester City and move two points clear at the top of the table, although they have played two games more than their title rivals. Arteta said his side “have to be happy” with the result and praised his players for their efforts.
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