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Arsenal beats Chelsea 2-1 to stay unbeaten

9/7/2026

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Arsenal Beat Chelsea

Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 on September 6, 2026.
Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard scored after Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea an early lead.
The win left Arsenal unbeaten with three points, matching Manchester City as the only unbeaten sides.
Chelsea suffered their first loss under coach Xabi Alonso, raising goals conceded to seven in three games.

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Arsenal Faces Congestion

Arsenal will play two matches per week through October, creating a congested schedule.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said Arsenal’s squad depth gives title rivals crucial options.
Arsenal’s next Premier League fixture is an away game at Sunderland on September 12.
Arsenal will host Lille in the Champions League before a later trip to Bayern Munich.
Arsenal will host Napoli before traveling to Sunderland.

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Manchester City Splurges

Manchester City spent £458 million on new signings, shattering the Premier League’s summer-spending record.
Departures of Pep Guardiola, Rodri and Bernardo Silva generated over £300 million, which the club fully reinvested.
Manager Enzo Maresca said the outlay was needed for squad depth to contest multiple titles.
Chelsea would accept a €70-80 million offer for winger Pedro Neto in the winter, with Arsenal, Liverpool and Al-Hilal also interested.

History

Historical Context

In 2003-04 Arsenal, under Arsène Wenger, became the "Invincibles" by winning the Premier League unbeaten, recording 26 wins, 12 draws and a 49-match unbeaten streak, with Thierry Henry netting 39 goals. That achievement set a benchmark that resurfaces in 2026 as Arsenal start the season unbeaten, prompting rivals such as Manchester United to intensify spending and title ambitions.

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Arsenal Beat Chelsea

Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 on September 6, 2026.
Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard scored after Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea an early lead.
The win left Arsenal unbeaten with three points, matching Manchester City as the only unbeaten sides.
Chelsea suffered their first loss under coach Xabi Alonso, raising goals conceded to seven in three games.

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