Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 and maintain perfect start
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a Premier League match, maintaining their perfect start to the season. The victory serves as a statement of intent for the defending champions, while highlighting defensive struggles for Xabi Alonso's Chelsea.
Why it matters
This match is a significant indicator of the current competitive landscape in the English Premier League.
Gunners pass stiffest test so far in the defence of their Premier League title as they hit back after conceding an early goal.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Martin Odegaard scores Arsenal's winner against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium [Justin Setterfield/Getty Images] By Al Jazeera Staff and AFP Published On 6 Sep 2026 6 Sep 2026 Arsenal delivered an emphatic response to Chelsea’s emergence as potential Premier League title contenders with a 2-1 win that ended their rivals’ unbeaten start.
Mikel Arteta’s side trailed to a second-minute goal by Morgan Rogers in a pulsating London derby at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
But the champions showed why they are firm favourites to retain the title with a blistering response to that early setback.
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