Overview
- Arsenal recovered from a shock opener to win 2-1 after Morgan Rogers volleyed Chelsea ahead inside 77 seconds in a London derby on Sunday.
- Kai Havertz equalised in the 25th minute and his movement and dummy created the opening for Martin Odegaard to score the decisive goal five minutes into the second half.
- Goalkeeper David Raya preserved the win with a fingertip save from substitute Estevao late in the game to deny Chelsea a late equaliser.
- Chelsea’s £350m-or-so summer overhaul has produced a potent attack but recurring defensive lapses were exposed as they conceded to Havertz and Odegaard despite early pressure.
- The result keeps Arsenal on nine points from three games and extends their recent dominance over Chelsea while giving the champions momentum heading into European fixtures and the rest of the Premier League season.