Arsenal knock Chelsea back to reality and ramp up Premier League title pressure

Mikel Arteta's side kept pressure on title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool and enacted revenge for the latter years of the Wenger era

Arsenal continued to keep their hold on top spot in the Premier League in the most dominant of circumstances as they sent Chelsea crashing back to reality with a 5-0 victory.

In truth, the scoreline could have been heavier for an Arsenal team who didn't even seem to get out of second gear.

Mauricio Pochettino wasn't around when Chelsea were the dominant force in this rivalry, with the latter years of the Arsene Wenger era being marked by some severe beatings at the hands of a more experienced, ruthless Chelsea.

Thus, the joy was palpable around the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening as the Gunners were able to put Chelsea to the sword in a similar manner.

Whilst clearly the two teams aren't feasting at the same table any longer, Arsenal would have arrived into the match with some degree of trepidation given Chelsea's penchant for chaos-inspired victories this season, but without Cole Palmer there was simply nothing of note from the visitors.

There is a depressing air of unavoidability about the destination of the Premier League title yet again this term. Manchester City are the dominant force in the country and they have the squad to win every single remaining fixture.

It would be a seismic shock if they didn't, although it would merely be another triumph tinged with the scent of deceit amidst the 115 financial charges the club has still yet to prove any credible evidence to counter.

With that said, Mikel Arteta is refusing to give up on the Premier League title and his team keep winning, following up Saturday's disciplined 2-0 win away to Wolves with the aforementioned 5-0 humbling