My heart almost stopped – Mikel Arteta made to sweat as Arsenal beat Chelsea

The Gunners held up their part of the bargain in the title chase. 

Mikel Arteta endured a nerve-wracking end to the game. Pic: Nick Potts/PA

Mikel Arteta admitted his “heart almost stopped” as Arsenal rode out a nerve-jangling end against 10-man Chelsea to record a 2-1 win and pass another major examination of their Premier League title credentials.

William Saliba opened the scoring from a corner midway through the first half at the Emirates Stadium only for Piero Hincapie to put through his own net.