Mikel Arteta side bounced back from their disappointing defeat to Manchester City to claim three points against a struggling Chelsea.
The Blues looked like a shadow of themselves at the moment since the take over Todd Boehly.
Frank Lampard who was appointed as the caretaker coach is yet to win a single game or draw since he took charge of the team.
The Gunners coasted to victory from their stunning first half performance where Martin Odegaard scored the opening goal before he doubled in the 31 minutes.
Then Gabriel Jesus made it three in the 34 minutes as Chelsea defenders weren't coordinated.
In the second half, it was much more a better performance from Chelsea to prevent a heavy defeat at the Emirates stadium on Tuesday evening.
Noni Madueke scored his debut goal for Chelsea to reduce the deficit but there was nothing Chelsea could do.
The result leaves Chelsea in 12th position wit 39 points. The fans are worried that the only club could be dragged into regelation.
Chelsea next four games are very crucial as they host Nottingham Forest at the Stadium this weekend.
Forest are 18th in the league standing and are facing a chance for Premier League surivial. The game against Steve Cooper side isn't expected to come easy for Chelsea.
Up next is back to back away game against the Manchester clubs. First will a trip to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City who are in race to retain their Premier League title.
Pep Guardiola side are two points behind Arsenal who have played two more games.
Secondly, Chelsea travel to Old Trafford stadium to face Manchester United who also have their qualification into the top four at hand.
And finally, The Blues will close the season with home game against Newcastle United who are enjoying a great winning run at the moment.
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