Chelsea have just done Arsenal a massive favour as Mikel Arteta handed fresh title boost

Chelsea have just done Arsenal a massive favour as Mikel Arteta handed fresh title boostChelsea's defeat to Brighton has given Arsenal a boost in the Premier League title race, with Manchester City now set to face a string of motivated opponentsCommentsSportScott Trotter Sports Writer14:58, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesArsenal have received a slight boost from Chelsea's defeat(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA, Getty Images)Chelsea's loss to Brighton gave Arsenal plenty to cheer about on Tuesday evening. While the Gunners' supporters may have taken some satisfaction in watching their rivals stumble, it could also have handed them a timely boost in their quest for Premier League title glory.‌Manchester City can draw level with Mikel Arteta's side by beating Burnley in their game in hand. That would see both clubs tied on points with five matches still to play.‌Chelsea's defeat to Brighton has ensured that a number of sides still have a great deal riding on the final weeks of the campaign. Having appeared well-placed to secure Champions League football earlier in the season, the Blues now find themselves in seventh spot and by no means guaranteed even a Conference League berth.‌They are sitting on 48 points, level with Brentford and Bournemouth beneath them, just one point ahead of Everton and two clear of Sunderland. This means that rather than facing a clutch of mid-table sides with little to play for, City will come up against teams who have everything to fight for.The Citizens' next three Premier League fixtures after Burnley pit them against Everton, Brentford and Bournemouth. Brentford are unbeaten in six league matches, while the Cherries have gone 13 games without defeat since 3rd January. Several prominent voices have expressed scepticism about City's capacity to secure six victories from their remaining six fixtures. Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney reckons they could stumble against Everton.READ MORE: Chelsea chief...