Mikel Merino led Arsenal to a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. Merino's first-half header settled the London derby at the Emirates Stadium and saw second-placed Arsenal move within 12 points of leader Liverpool.

London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea clash at the Emirates in the English Premier League today. Both teams need a win to strengthen their top-four positions in what has become a competitive race for UEFA Champions League qualification.

Get Involved: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Tom Rostance Arsenal v Chelsea (13:30 GMT) Alex Howell BBC football news reporter at the Emirates Stadium Arsenal continue with Mikel Merino as striker and Myles Lewis-Skelly and Gabriel Martinelli return to the Premier League starting line up.

Two sides that are near the bottom of the English Premier League standings, with one in dire peril, wrap up the weekend slate on Sunday as Leicester City takes on Manchester United.

Leicester and Manchester United meet in the English Premier League at King Power Stadium on Sunday with the visitors having already won all three of their meetings with this weekend's hosts this season.