After wins at the weekend, both Arsenal and Chelsea are level on points behind runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool with 13 games played from 38. However, the exact nature of their victories — the Gunners winning 5-2 at West Ham while the Blues were 3-0 home victors vs.

No, the reason is due to a Premier League ruling with regard to separating teams level on points, as the first method to split them should be goal difference, followed by goals scored, followed by which team collected the most points during matches between the two sides.

Here's why Arsenal is ahead of Chelsea in Premier League standings despite sharing the same points and goal difference.

Saka created Arsenal’s first two goals, with his 10th-minute corner headed home by Gabriel, before the England winger laid it on a plate for Trossard to tuck in a second before the half-hour. In so doing, Saka became the first player to reach double figures for assists across Europe's top five leagues.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta claimed his side have got their title-chasing momentum after they hit five past sorry West Ham in a crazy first half at the London stadium.The impressive win moved them

Mikel Arteta warns Premier League title rivals that Arsenal have 'momentum' again after their 'crazy' 5-2 win over West Ham