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Arsenal Edges Chelsea 2-1 with Goals from Havertz and Odegaard

Arsenal Edges Chelsea 2-1 with Goals from Havertz and Odegaard
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Mikel Arteta outmaneuvered his childhood friend Xabi Alonso as Arsenal secured a 2-1 win over Chelsea on Sunday. Goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard sealed the victory for the Gunners in this Premier League clash.

The reigning champions remain unbeaten after three matches, matching Manchester City at the top of the table. Chelsea suffered their first defeat of the season.

Match Summary

Chelsea shocked the home crowd early when Morgan Rogers scored within the first two minutes. Arsenal responded by dominating much of the game, creating numerous chances and applying relentless pressure.

Havertz equalized in the 25th minute and later set up the winning goal for Odegaard shortly after the break. The assist came via a clever dummy against Christos Tzolis before Odegaard finished confidently from close range.

Lineups

  • Arsenal (4-3-3): D. Raya (GK), B. White, E. Konsa, Gabriel, R. Calafiori (P. Hincapie 67'), M. Odegaard (M. Merino 78'), D. Rice, M. Lewis-Skelly (M. Zubimendi 67'), B. Saka, K. Havertz (V. Gyokeres 78'), C. Tzolis
  • Chelsea (3-4-2-1): E. Martinez (GK), W. Fofana, M. Lacroix, J. Acheampong, P. Neto (Estevao 81'), R. James, R. Lavia (M. Gusto 60'), J. Hato (P. Chavarria 60'), C. Palmer, M. Rogers, J. Pedro

Key Moments

  • 2' - Morgan Rogers fires Chelsea ahead with a quick shot past David Raya.
  • 12' - Riccardo Calafiori's goal disallowed for offside after VAR review.
  • 25' - Kai Havertz levels the score with a precise finish.
  • 45+3' - Pedro Neto hits the post, nearly restoring Chelsea's lead.
  • 50' - Martin Odegaard scores the winner after a brilliant setup from Havertz and Tzolis.
  • 58' - Maxence Lacroix receives a controversial yellow card.
  • 83' - Morgan Rogers gets booked after an altercation with Declan Rice.

Live Updates Highlights

  • First half saw Arsenal respond well after conceding early, controlling much of the play and creating chances.
  • Both teams made substitutions in the second half, with Arsenal bringing on fresh attackers Gyokeres and Merino, while Chelsea replaced players including Malo Gusto and Pep Chavarria.
  • Bukayo Saka forced a crucial save from Emi Martinez in the 69th minute with a powerful left-footed strike.

Upcoming Fixtures

  • Arsenal:
  • Sep 9, Champions League vs Napoli at Naples
  • Sep 12, Premier League at Sunderland
  • Sep 15, EFL Cup vs Ipswich Town
  • Sep 19, Premier League at Brighton
  • Oct 10, Premier League vs Leeds United at Emirates
  • Chelsea:
  • Sep 9, EFL Cup vs Leeds United at Stamford Bridge
  • Sep 12, Premier League vs Hull City at Stamford Bridge
  • Sep 18, Premier League at Brentford
  • Oct 10, Premier League vs Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge
  • Oct 17, Premier League at Everton

Broadcast Information

  • Date & Time: Sunday, September 6, 2026, 4:30 p.m. BST (11:30 a.m. ET)
  • USA: USA Network, live stream on DIRECTV
  • Canada: fubo Canada
  • UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky GO
  • Australia: Stan Sport (next day)
  • India: Star Sports Select 1, JioHotstar

Background

Xabi Alonso and Mikel Arteta share a long friendship dating back to their youth in San Sebastian, Spain, where they played beach football together and progressed through the same youth clubs. Both had distinguished playing careers before becoming Premier League managers.

Chelsea entered the match without some key players due to injury, including Moises Caicedo and Levi Colwill, which affected their squad choices and formation.

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