It was beautiful - Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal’s display in win against Chelsea
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's performance following a 2-1 comeback victory against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Key contributions from Kai Havertz and captain Martin Odegaard secured the win after an early goal from Chelsea's Morgan Rogers.
Why it matters
The result highlights Arsenal's competitive form in the Premier League and showcases the tactical development of the squad under Arteta.
Mikel Arteta hailed a "beautiful" win after Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
The Premier League champions required a response after conceding for the first time this season, Morgan Rogers stunning home fans into silence with a volleyed goal after 77 seconds before the hosts hit back against a Chelsea side still finding its feet under Xabi Alonso.
Kai Havertz netted for the third time against his old club to equalise midway through the first half – a near-post effort that perhaps ought to have been kept out by Emiliano Martinez – then produced a sumptuous dummy to clear Martin Odegaard's path to goal, with the captain lashing home the winner in the 50th minute.
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