Arsenal Comes From Behind to Beat Chelsea 2-1 in London Derby
Havertz and Ødegaard scored as Arsenal kept their perfect start, handing Chelsea their first dropped points under Xabi Alonso.
Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 in the London derby in the Premier League, coming from behind after an early opponent lead to keep their perfect start to the season intact.
Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea an early lead, but Arsenal responded with goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard, securing a third consecutive win for the defending champions.
Chelsea's First Dropped Points Under Alonso
For Chelsea, who invested heavily in new players this summer under coach Xabi Alonso, this marks their first match without full points this season — a result that raises questions about the team's defensive and midfield structure, despite clear attacking potential.
Havertz, who scored against his former club, and Ødegaard, whose presence remains key to Arsenal's stability, confirmed their roles as pivotal players for a team that has yet to drop a point this season.
MKNews Hub · Sport · September 8, 2026