'It was a joy to watch' - Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal performance in thrilling comeback win over Chelsea

Mikel Arteta could not hide his delight after watching Arsenal maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over London rivals Chelsea. Despite falling behind in the opening minutes, the Gunners rallied to secure a win that keeps them level with Manchester City at the top of the table.

Arsenal manager Arteta was full of praise for his side's resilience after they recovered from a nightmare start to defeat Chelsea 2-1 on Sunday . The Gunners found themselves trailing within two minutes at the Emirates Stadium, but goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard ensured the North London side continued their winning streak. Speaking to BBC Match of the Day after the final whistle, Arteta admitted his side showed immense character to turn the game around under pressure.