Arsenal Win Chelsea 2–1 to Maintain Perfect Premier League Start

Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2–1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, September 6, 2026, maintaining their perfect start to the 2026–27 Premier League season in a thrilling London derby.

Chelsea stunned the home supporters after just two minutes when Morgan Rogers volleyed the visitors into an early lead. Arsenal, however, responded with increasing pressure as they searched for an equaliser.

Arsenal Win Chelsea 2–1

The Gunners thought they had levelled through Riccardo Calafiori, but the goal was ruled out following a VAR review for offside involving Ezri Konsa.

Arsenal eventually got their breakthrough in the 25th minute when Kai Havertz calmly found the net against his former club with a precise low finish.

Chelsea came close to regaining the advantage shortly before half-time, but Pedro Neto's effort struck the post in stoppage time.

Arsenal completed their comeback five minutes after the interval. Martin Ødegaard fired home in the 50th minute to put the champions 2–1 ahead.

Chelsea pushed hard for an equaliser late in the match, but Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya produced a spectacular save in the 89th minute to deny Estêvão Willian and preserve all three points.

Arsenal Continue Strong Start

The victory keeps Arsenal's perfect start to the new Premier League campaign intact and provides another major statement from the reigning champions.

For Chelsea, the defeat represents a disappointing result in a fiercely contested London derby and gives manager Xabi Alonso his first competitive defeat since taking charge.

The match also continued Arsenal's impressive recent record against Chelsea, with the Gunners maintaining their dominance in the fixture across recent seasons.

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