{"id":1175,"date":"2026-04-26T22:41:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T22:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=1175"},"modified":"2026-04-26T22:41:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T22:41:42","slug":"chelsea-defeat-hands-arteta-huge-title-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=1175","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea defeat hands Arteta huge title boost"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-main\">\n<section class=\"social-sharing-top\">\n<p><span class=\"fb-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-facebook-f\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Arsenal latest: Chelsea defeat hands Arteta huge title boost -&amp;url=https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/arsenal-latest-chelsea-defeat-hands-arteta-huge-title-boost\/', 'twitterShare', 'width=626,height=436'); return false;\" title=\"Share This Post\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"twitter-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-x-twitter\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"whatsapp-but1\"><i class=\"fa fa-whatsapp fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"pinterest-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-pinterest-p\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"email-but\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Email<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--social-sharing-top--><\/p>\n<p>Arsenal have got a strong push for their Premier League battle. In the last matchweek, Brighton had beaten Chelsea. This defeat has helped the Gunners. Their league title rival, Manchester City will now have to face ambitious teams consecutively this season.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-will-european-places-be-shared-among-pl-teams-amidst-arsenal-title-charge\">How will European places be shared among PL teams amidst Arsenal title charge?<\/h2>\n<p>On Tuesday, the Blues were defeated by the Seagulls. Brighton and Hove Albion came with a thrashing 3-0 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League. This win not only helped Brighton to get 3 points, but also sided them in their chase for European football. Currently, as things stand, Brighton are 6th in the league table, ahead of Chelsea. The Blues are 8th and out of any European spot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <strong\/><\/p>\n<p>their arch rivals, Arsenal are delighted at their loss. Apart from the defeat, the red side of London are also happy to get a boost in their title charge. Manchester City are currently in the 1st position, having the same points as of <a href=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/tag\/arsenal\/\">Gunners. They won their last game against Burnley. Five match days are still left in this season\u2019s league campaign.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Arsenal-75.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-152111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Arsenal-75.webp 1200w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Arsenal-75-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Arsenal-75-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Brighton\u2019s victory against Chelsea has confirmed one thing in the league. Certain teams like Everton, Brentford, Bournemouth will now have only one job this season and that is to secure a European place. These mid-tier teams will give their everything to play in Europe next season. Bournemouth are now 7th while Everton and Brentford are just behind Chelsea.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-coming-game-weeks-will-affect-arsenal-and-manchester-city-s-title-battle\">Coming game weeks will affect Arsenal and Manchester City\u2019s title battle<\/h2>\n<p>The blue side of Manchester are having some tough and tricky fixtures ahead. Man City will face Everton, Brentford and Bournemouth in Premier League. The Cityzens have gained a special confidence after their EFL Cup win against Arsenal. After that, they are on a unbeaten run in all competitions. But their next opponents are on a mission too.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Manchester City - Man City\" class=\"wp-image-140819 ewww_webp_lazy_load\" srcset=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Manchester-City-Man-City-20.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Manchester-City-Man-City-20-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Manchester-City-Man-City-20-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Manchester-City-Man-City-20.jpg\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Manchester-City-Man-City-20.jpg.webp\" srcset-webp=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Manchester-City-Man-City-20.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Manchester-City-Man-City-20-600x338.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Manchester-City-Man-City-20-768x432.jpg.webp 768w\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Manchester-City-Man-City-20.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester City - Man City\" class=\"wp-image-140819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Manchester-City-Man-City-20.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Manchester-City-Man-City-20-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/footballexpress.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Manchester-City-Man-City-20-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>READ NEXT: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Everton are sitting in the 10th place with 47 points. David Moyes\u2019 side lost against Liverpool last match, in Merseyside derby. City will be facing them away at Hill-Dickinson Stadium. Brentford are at 9th with 48 points. Keith Andrew\u2019s team have drawn their last 5 Premier League matches. They will face City at Etihad before facing Man United. Bournemouth are in contention of getting Europe, and are at 7th place. The Cherries are unbeaten for 13 matches in PL.<\/p>\n<p>Many ex-football players, legends and pundits have expressed their doubts regarding City. They are not cent percent sure whether the Manchester side will manage to win their rest of the six games. United legend, Wayne Rooney has expressed his uncertainty.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-premier-league-legends-have-expressed-their-view-regarding-pl-winners\">Premier League legends have expressed their view regarding PL winners<\/h2>\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: Hampered enormously\u2019 Neville blasts Arteta after City loss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Former Man United forward, Wayne Rooney believes that the title charge is not over yet. There will be more twists and turns in the coming events. He told at Match of the Day that the battle will be a close one and he views Arsenal as current favourites. Rooney remembers that he was in such a similar situation where things did not go in the right way. The team being calm and composed until the season end will lift the Premier League title. He trusts his former team, Everton will make the path difficult for City.<\/p>\n<p>Ex- Gunners\u2019 manager, Arsenal Wenger\u2019s \u201ccommon sense\u201d has also opted Arsenal as this season\u2019s league winner. 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