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Arsenal Edges Chelsea 2-1 at Emirates with Goals from Havertz and Odegaard

Mikel Arteta outmaneuvered his childhood friend Xabi Alonso as Arsenal secured a 2-1 win over Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Both managers, Spanish natives, faced off in their first league meeting with Arsenal extending their unbeaten start to the season.

Morgan Rogers stunned the home crowd by scoring just over a minute into the match, giving Chelsea an early lead. Yet Arsenal quickly seized control, launching waves of attacks while comfortably managing the game tempo.

Kai Havertz equalized in the 25th minute, later contributing to the winning goal by Martin Odegaard shortly after halftime. Havertz cleverly feigned a pass to set up Odegaard, who finished emphatically to put Arsenal ahead.

This victory places Arsenal level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table, both boasting perfect records through three games. Chelsea dropped points for the first time after two wins.

Match Details

  • Location: Emirates Stadium, London, England
  • Referee: Chris Kavanagh
  • Arsenal Formation (4-3-3): David Raya (GK), Ben White, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori (subbed by Piero Hincapie, 67'), Martin Odegaard (subbed by Mikel Merino, 78'), Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly (subbed by Martin Zubimendi, 67'), Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz (subbed by Viktor Gyokeres, 78'), Christos Tzolis
  • Chelsea Formation (3-4-2-1): Emiliano Martinez (GK), Wesley Fofana, Maxence Lacroix, Josh Acheampong, Pedro Neto (subbed by Estevao, 81'), Reece James, Romeo Lavia (subbed by Malo Gusto, 60'), Jorrel Hato (subbed by Pep Chavarria, 60'), Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Joao Pedro

Key Moments and Stats

  • 2nd minute: Morgan Rogers scores early to give Chelsea a surprise lead.
  • 12th minute: Riccardo Calafiori’s goal disallowed due to offside involvement by teammates.
  • 25th minute: Kai Havertz levels the score for Arsenal with a precise left-footed shot.
  • 50th minute: Martin Odegaard nets the winner after a clever dummy from Havertz.
  • 58th minute: Maxence Lacroix receives a yellow card for a tackle on Tzolis; Tzolis also booked for dissent.
  • 66th and 69th minutes: Defensive substitutions made by Arsenal; Bukayo Saka forces a notable save from Martinez.
  • 77th and 83rd minutes: Key Arsenal players Havertz and Odegaard subbed off; Morgan Rogers cautioned after an incident with Declan Rice.

Live Updates Highlights

The match was intense throughout with both teams showing moments of promise. Chelsea’s early goal shocked Arsenal but the Gunners responded with sustained pressure. Havertz’s equalizer shifted momentum, and Odegaard’s second-half strike sealed the deal.

Arsenal’s defense remained solid except for that early lapse, and their midfield controlled the pace especially after halftime. Chelsea tried to respond late but could not break down the resilient home side.

Upcoming Fixtures

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  • Sep 9, 3 p.m. ET - Champions League: Napoli vs Arsenal (Naples, Italy)
  • Sep 12, 3 p.m. ET - Premier League: Sunderland vs Arsenal (Sunderland, England)
  • Sep 15, 3 p.m. ET - EFL Cup: Ipswich Town vs Arsenal (Ipswich, England)
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  • Sep 9, 3 p.m. ET - EFL Cup: Chelsea vs Leeds United (London, England)
  • Sep 12, 10 a.m. ET - Premier League: Chelsea vs Hull City (London, England)
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Broadcast Information

  • USA: 11:30 a.m. ET on USA Network, live stream via DIRECTV
  • Canada: 11:30 a.m. ET on Fubo Canada
  • UK: 4:30 p.m. BST on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, streamed on Sky GO
  • Australia: 3:30 a.m. AEST on Stan Sport
  • India: 8:30 p.m. IST on Star Sports Select 1, streaming on JioHotstar

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