Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard secure comeback win for champions in pulsating London derby
- On Sunday, September 6, 2026, Premier League champions Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium, overturning an early deficit in a pulsating London derby.
- Morgan Rogers, who joined Chelsea for £117 million after rejecting Arsenal, scored after 77 seconds—the fastest goal conceded by the champions this season.
- Kai Havertz equalized midway through the first half before Martin Odegaard finished a flowing move in the 50th minute, exploiting Chelsea's defensive vulnerabilities.
- The result leaves Arsenal level with Manchester City on nine points atop the Premier League, while Chelsea's unbeaten start to the campaign ended.
- Arsenal extended their dominance by remaining unbeaten in nine consecutive league matches against Chelsea, a streak dating to August 2021 that underscores their recent control.
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Arsenal defeat Chelsea in first major test
Arsenal on Sunday passed the biggest test of their English Premier League title defense so far by rallying to a 2-1 win against Chelsea. Martin Odegaard struck a 50th-minute winner at the Emirates Stadium after Morgan Rogers had given Chelsea an early lead. Kai Havertz equalized in the first half fo
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Premier League: Odegaard Winner Helps Arsenal Sink Chelsea 2-1
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The 'Super Sunday' clash saw both London giants at their best in the first major Premier League clash of the new season, with defending champions Arsenal levelling with Manchester City with nine points and Chelsea sitting at fourth points with six points. Sports News | Premier League: Odegaard Winner Helps Arsenal Sink Chelsea 2-1.
Premier League: Odegaard winner helps Arsenal sink Chelsea 2-1 - The Tribune
The 'Super Sunday' clash saw both London giants at their best in the first major Premier League clash of the new season, with defending champions Arsenal levelling with Manchester City with nine points and Chelsea sitting at fourth points with six points.
[Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] "It was a tremendous match." EPL defending champions Arsenal have overcome the first hurdle of the new season. They defeated London rivals Chelsea. Arsenal has achieved a superb three-game winning streak. On the 7th (Korean time), Arsenal staged a 2-1 comeback victory against Chelsea in their home match of the 2026-2027 Premier League Round 3, held at the Emirates Stadium in London, England. Having won three…
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