Chelsea FC player ratings vs Arsenal: Three summer signings score 4/10 in derby defeat but two forwards impress
Chelsea FC suffered a 2-1 defeat against Arsenal in a Premier League derby match. Despite an early goal from Morgan Rogers, Arsenal secured the win with goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.
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The match highlights the competitive landscape of the Premier League and the performance of high-profile summer signings for Chelsea.
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Chelsea were beaten 2-1 at Arsenal in the Premier League despite Morgan Rogers giving them an early lead after just 77 seconds.
Rogers netted inside two minutes against the other club he could have joined from Aston Villa this summer, but Arsenal came back and won at the Emirates.
Kai Havertz levelled against his former team, before Martin Odegaard netted the winning goal with Chelsea unable to get themselves back level.
Dom Smith was at the Emirates Stadium to rate the Chelsea players’ performances…
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