No, the reason is due to a Premier League ruling with regard to separating teams level on points, as the first method to split them should be goal difference, followed by goals scored, followed by which team collected the most points during matches between the two sides.

After wins at the weekend, both Arsenal and Chelsea are level on points behind runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool with 13 games played from 38. However, the exact nature of their victories — the Gunners winning 5-2 at West Ham while the Blues were 3-0 home victors vs.

Here's why Arsenal is ahead of Chelsea in Premier League standings despite sharing the same points and goal difference.

The result takes Chelsea up to third in the Premier League for now, behind London rivals Arsenal in second on alphabetical order only before Manchester City face leaders Liverpool at Anfield. Follow Chelsea vs Aston Villa reaction live below!

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The Premier League continues on Sunday, Dec. 1 with a matchup between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in London. The match is scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. EST and will be broadcast on USA Network and Telemundo.