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Arsenalsealed another vital three points on Sunday thanks to William Saliba and Jurrien Timber's goals against Chelsea. The win retains the Gunners' five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Gabriel Magalhaes' header across goal was nodded in by Saliba in the first half, before Chelsea equalised through a Piero Hincapie own goal. Mikel Arteta's men managed to find a winner after a sluggish start to the second half, with Timber converting from another set-piece.

During the celebrations of the defender's winner, television cameras caught Saliba launching a stationary ball into the crowd as he ran past it.

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One of the ball boys was seen throwing his arms up in the air after flinching from the Frenchman's kick. The young lad then appears to look to see if he could see the ball in the crowd before going to grab the cone, which the ball was on.

It was a moment that was missed from the clash at the Emirates Stadium, alongside Pedro Neto's first yellow card. The Chelsea star was sent off for a reckless foul on Gabriel Martinelli, receiving his second booking.

However, it was uncertain when he got his first caution prior to that. It has since been confirmed that the winger was booked by referee Darren England for dissent following Timber's goal.

"We had that feeling for a long time [the run-in has started]," Arteta said. "That feeling when you have to continue to win and win and win. You win so many games and it is not enough to open the gap. That is the beauty of this league."

He added: "Big win, I'm very happy. For big periods the team performed in an excellent way, the margin should have been bigger at half-time. The moment we conceded was painful, but the quality of Chelsea... After their red card we should have managed that situation better but we will talk about this tomorrow.

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"They have so much quality, even when they use the keeper they can get out of situation with 10 men. We didn't adjust too well, sometimes you take things for granted. Something to improve there.

"They [Chelsea] have players who can occupy various spaces - Cole [Palmer] can play false nine and occupy these spaces, he needs just one square metre to turn and activate players. they have quality, big personalities, they are really well coached.

"They are so good a turning in tight spaces, Caicedo, Enzo [Fernandez], Cole. It's impressive, they are a top side."

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