Arsenal rally past Chelsea in comeback win
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a Premier League match, maintaining their strong start to the season. Despite Chelsea taking an early lead, Arsenal's comeback victory keeps them level at the top of the table.
Why it matters
This result impacts the competitive landscape of the English Premier League, one of the world's most-watched sports leagues.
Arsenal passed their biggest test so far in the defence of their Premier League title in style as they hit back from conceding inside two minutes to beat Chelsea 2-1 with captain Martin Odegaard scoring the winner on Sunday (September 6, 2026).
Morgan Rogers volleyed the visitors ahead after 77 seconds but Arsenal's response was emphatic with Kai Havertz equalising after 25 minutes and Martin Odegaard finishing off a flowing move shortly after the break for the decisive goal.
Chelsea were never out of contention in an absorbing high-octane duel and substitute Estevao was denied a late equaliser by a superb save from David Raya.
Victory left Arsenal level at the top with Manchester City with both sides on a maximum nine points after three games. Chelsea's first dropped points left them on six.
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