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Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1, tying Man City top

9/8/2026

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Arsenal Beats Chelsea

Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates, tying Manchester City atop the Premier League.
Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea an early lead with a volley in the second minute.
Martin Ødegaard scored the 50th-minute winner after Kai Havertz equalised in the 25th minute.
The victory gave Arsenal nine points from three matches, sharing first place.
Chelsea dropped to fourth with six points after their first loss of the season.

Summary

Chelsea Fields Estevao

Chelsea will field Estevao in the Carabao Cup third round against Leeds United, per club statements.
Agent fears Estevao may be forced into a right wing-back role despite his £29 million Palmeiras transfer.
Gary Neville said Chelsea's back three of Acheampong, Lacroix and Fofana were “all over the place”.
Xabi Alonso admitted defensive solidity will require time after his first loss in four games.

History

Historical Context

Arsenal’s 2024 2-1 win over Chelsea echoes the club’s 2003-04 Invincibles campaign, when under Arsène Wenger they secured the Premier League with 90 points and a 49-match unbeaten run. That season’s stability contrasted with Chelsea’s new-owner era after Roman Abramovich’s 2003 takeover, a shift that repeatedly sparked squad overhauls and managerial changes.

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Arsenal Beats Chelsea

Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates, tying Manchester City atop the Premier League.
Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea an early lead with a volley in the second minute.
Martin Ødegaard scored the 50th-minute winner after Kai Havertz equalised in the 25th minute.
The victory gave Arsenal nine points from three matches, sharing first place.
Chelsea dropped to fourth with six points after their first loss of the season.

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