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Arsenal comeback beats Chelsea 2-1 at Emirates

9/8/2026

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Summary

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Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium, securing a third consecutive league win.
Martin Ødegaard scored the winner after Chelsea’s early lead, completing Arsenal’s comeback.
Morgan Rogers opened scoring after 77 seconds, his third goal contribution in as many Premier League games.
VAR disallowed Arsenal’s goal for offside involving Ezri Konsa, confirming Chelsea’s defeat.

History

Historical Context

On 25 May 2005 Liverpool faced AC Milan in Istanbul, trailing 3-0 at half-time in the Champions League final. Within six minutes Steven Gerrard, Vladimír Šmicer and Xabi Alonso equalised, and Jerzy Dudek’s penalty-shootout saves secured Liverpool’s fifth European Cup, their first title since the 1985 final. The dramatic reversal prompted UEFA to amend its rules, guaranteeing future champions an automatic competition place.

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Story summary

Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium, securing a third consecutive league win.
Martin Ødegaard scored the winner after Chelsea’s early lead, completing Arsenal’s comeback.
Morgan Rogers opened scoring after 77 seconds, his third goal contribution in as many Premier League games.
VAR disallowed Arsenal’s goal for offside involving Ezri Konsa, confirming Chelsea’s defeat.

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