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Ødegaard’s Winner Sends Arsenal Past Chelsea 2-1

9/6/2026

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Summary

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Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates after trailing early.
Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea the lead with a low volley in the second minute.
Kai Havertz equalised for Arsenal in the 25th minute after cutting inside from the right.
Martin Ødegaard scored the winner in the 50th minute from a Christos Tzolis through-ball.
Arsenal remain unbeaten, have won three Premier League games and sit second behind Manchester City.

History

Historical Context

In 2003-04 Arsenal, under Arsène Wenger, completed a 38-match unbeaten Premier League campaign, setting a record 49-game unbeaten run and finishing with 90 points. The club’s recent 2-1 victory over Chelsea keeps them unbeaten this season and sitting second behind Manchester City, reviving hopes of challenging the current dominance in English football.

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Story summary

Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates after trailing early.
Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea the lead with a low volley in the second minute.
Kai Havertz equalised for Arsenal in the 25th minute after cutting inside from the right.
Martin Ødegaard scored the winner in the 50th minute from a Christos Tzolis through-ball.
Arsenal remain unbeaten, have won three Premier League games and sit second behind Manchester City.

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