&#39;Massive win puts Gunners back in pole position&#39;

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Mikel Arteta's former Arsenal assistant Steve Round says utilising set-pieces is the Gunners' way of winning when they are "not playing well".

Arteta's side regained their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Chelsea, with both their goals coming from corners.

It means Arsenal have reacted to the two disappointing draws against Brentford and Wolves with two big wins over rivals Tottenham and the Blues.

"It's massive," Round told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast.

"Off the back of a couple of poor results, to bounce back with two big wins like that has put them back in pole position.

"They have to find a way to win when you're not playing well and they've got that way to win with the set-pieces."

David Raya made a series of fine saves, notably reacting to claw away a corner inadvertently deflected towards goal by Declan Rice.

Chelsea actually recorded an xG (expected goals) of 0.75 from set-pieces compared to Arsenal's 0.54.

"Raya's having a great season," Round added.

"It's not only the way he's stopping the ball going in the net, it's the way he helps build-up and helps the team in transitions.

"He's having a fantastic year and the two best goalkeepers in the league are playing for the top two teams."