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Arsenal defeat Chelsea 2-1 in London derby

Overview

Arsenal secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on September 6, 2026, marking their third consecutive win to start the Premier League season.

Prior to the match, both teams held perfect records through two rounds. Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, entered the derby with two consecutive clean sheets but faced fitness concerns regarding Declan Rice and Cristhian Mosquera. Chelsea, led by Xabi Alonso, showed high offensive productivity with seven goals in two matches but had conceded five.

Chelsea took an early lead in the 2nd minute when Morgan Rogers scored with a direct volley following a set piece, marked by a header from Jorrel Hato. This was the first goal Arsenal had conceded this season. Arsenal’s attempt to equalize through Riccardo Calafiori in the 12th minute was disallowed for offside. Kai Havertz leveled the score for the hosts in the 25th minute with a low shot from the edge of the area, assisted by Declan Rice, that beat goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.

Arsenal completed the turnaround in the 50th minute when Martin Odegaard scored the winning goal after being played through by Christos Tzolis. Following the match, Mikel Arteta praised his team’s resilience and character, stating the performance was an indication of their ability to perform at a “higher level than last season.”

Despite late pressure from Chelsea, including chances for Cole Palmer and Estêvão, Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya helped maintain the lead to secure the three points. The result moves Arsenal to nine points, keeping them level at the top of the table with Manchester City, while Chelsea sits in fourth place with six points and records its first loss of the season.

Entities

Mikel Arteta · Emirates Stadium · Chelsea · Arsenal · Xabi Alonso

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a London Derby. www.denniksport.sk · sportnet.sme.sk · www.bild.de
[● 2 SOURCES] Arsenal has started the Premier League season with three wins and a total score of 6:1. www.denniksport.sk · sportnet.sme.sk
[● 2 SOURCES] Morgan Rogers scored for Chelsea in the 2nd minute of the match. www.denniksport.sk · sportnet.sme.sk
[● 2 SOURCES] Kai Havertz scored the equalizer for Arsenal shortly before the 30-minute mark. www.denniksport.sk · sportnet.sme.sk
[● 2 SOURCES] Martin Ödegaard scored the winning goal for Arsenal after the halftime break. www.denniksport.sk · sportnet.sme.sk
[● 2 SOURCES] Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the quality and dynamics of the match. www.denniksport.sk · sportnet.sme.sk
[● 2 SOURCES] Ezri Konsa made his first appearance in the starting lineup for Arsenal. www.denniksport.sk · sportnet.sme.sk
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kai Havertz scored the equalizing goal in the 25th minute. www.bild.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] Martin Ödegaard scored the winning goal in the 50th minute. www.bild.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] Morgan Rogers scored for Chelsea within the first 80 seconds of the match. www.bild.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jamie Carragher believes Viktor Gyokeres will struggle to displace Kai Havertz in the starting lineup. www.caughtoffside.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Gary Neville rejected comparisons between Kai Havertz and former Liverpool player Roberto Firmino. trivela.com.br

Timeline

7 days ago

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Arsenal defeats Chelsea 2-1 in London derby comeback
Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a London derby at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard securing a comeback win and a perfect start to the Premier League season.
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