It's appropriate that this game took place while a final was happening across town, as neither side will likely win the prizes they covet this season.

Today's match at the Emirates is exclusive to Sky Sports, showing on its Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and UHD channels. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.

By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -Arsenal defeated London rivals Chelsea 1-0 for their first win in four Premier League games on Sunday as a headed goal by stand-in striker Mikel Merino boosted their faint hopes of catching up with runaway leaders Liverpool.

Chelsea Women's head coach Sonia Bompastor criticised Pride Park's pitch quality after her side beat Manchester City 2-1 to win the Women's League Cup, suggesting such standards might not be accepted in the men's game.

Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor questioned whether the standard of the Women’s League Cup final pitch would have been accepted in the men’s game. Saturday’s final between Chelsea and Manchester City was hosted at Derby County’s Pride Park,