After defeating Tottenham 2-0 on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Arsenal increased their lead over the competition to eight points.
Hugo Lloris’s own goal gave Arsenal the lead as he tipped Bukayo Saka’s shot from a tight angle over the goal line.
With a precise long-range effort, Martin Odegaard extended Arsenal’s lead and scored his eighth league goal of the year.
Harry Kane and Ryan Sessegnon were denied by Aaron Ramsdale in the second half as Tottenham attempted to respond.
The Gunners held out to keep a clean sheet and advance significantly in their campaign for the championship.
The following game will be played on Thursday at the Etihad Stadium between Tottenham and Manchester City. Next Sunday at home, Arsenal plays Manchester United in another crucial encounter for their chances of winning the title.