Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, September 6, 2026, with Martin Odegaard’s second-half strike completing a comeback win that handed new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso his first defeat in charge.
Match Result
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea (Emirates Stadium, Premier League Round 3)
Goals: Morgan Rogers 2′ (Chelsea), Kai Havertz 25′ (Arsenal), Martin Odegaard 50′ (Arsenal)
Chelsea stunned the home crowd by taking the lead inside the opening 77 seconds through a well-placed volley from Morgan Rogers. Arsenal responded through Kai Havertz — scoring his third Premier League goal against his former club — midway through the first half, before Odegaard netted the winner five minutes after the restart, capitalizing on a clever dummy from Havertz.
Goal-by-Goal Breakdown
- 2′: Morgan Rogers gives Chelsea an early lead
- 25′: Kai Havertz equalizes for Arsenal
- 50′: Martin Odegaard scores the winner after a Havertz assist
Key Performers
- Martin Odegaard (Arsenal): Scored the decisive winning goal and captained the side to victory.
- Kai Havertz (Arsenal): Scored against his former club for the third time in the Premier League and set up Odegaard’s winner.
- Morgan Rogers (Chelsea): Opened the scoring inside 77 seconds, continuing a strong start to the season.
Why Is This Match Trending?
The match is trending because it was a high-profile London derby that ended Chelsea’s unbeaten start under new manager Xabi Alonso, while keeping Arsenal’s perfect record intact in the early weeks of the season.
Premier League Table Impact
The win gave Arsenal three wins from three Premier League matches, moving them to nine points, alongside Manchester City as the only teams with fully intact records early in the season. Chelsea’s defeat was their first under Xabi Alonso, whose side had shown attacking promise but had also struggled defensively, having previously conceded in 18 consecutive matches before this game.
What’s Next?
Arsenal will look to maintain their unbeaten start in their next Premier League fixture, while Chelsea and Xabi Alonso will look to bounce back after their first defeat of the new managerial era.
FAQs
Q: What was the final score of Arsenal vs Chelsea?
Arsenal won 2-1.
Q: Who scored the winning goal for Arsenal?
Martin Odegaard scored the winner in the 50th minute.
Q: Who is Chelsea’s new manager?
Xabi Alonso, who suffered his first defeat as Chelsea boss in this match.
Q: How many points does Arsenal have after this win?
Arsenal moved to nine points from three wins in three Premier League matches.
Q: Who scored Chelsea’s goal?
Morgan Rogers scored for Chelsea just 77 seconds into the match.
