If the Premier League scriptwriters really wanted more Arsenal drama, then having them race into a 2-0 lead in a must-win game was the perfect storyline.
Unlike against Liverpool and West Ham United last month, this story had the ideal ending for the Gunners as they recorded a comfortable win over Chelsea to keep their title hopes alive. However, is it a case of the performance and result ultimately proving too little too late?
From leading the way after the international break, a run of three draws in a row and that 4-1 hammering at the hands of Manchester City last week had seen them relinquish control in the Premier League title race and they started the game on Tuesday night sitting second in the table.
