Arsenal Rallies for 2-1 Chelsea Win as Havertz, Odegaard and Saka Fuel Perfect Start
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Updated · Arsenal.com · Sep 6
Arsenal Rallies for 2-1 Chelsea Win as Havertz, Odegaard and Saka Fuel Perfect Start
3 articles · Updated · Arsenal.com · Sep 6
Summary
Three wins from three have kept Arsenal perfect in the Premier League after they overturned a 77-second Chelsea lead for a 2-1 derby victory.
Kai Havertz scored his third goal of the season to cancel out Morgan Rogers' opener, and Martin Odegaard struck just after halftime to complete the comeback.
Mikel Arteta said the return of Havertz, Odegaard and Bukayo Saka from last season's injury absences has added fluidity, threat and composure to the champions' attack.
Emiliano Martinez made key saves to keep Chelsea alive, but Arteta said Arsenal created enough chances to avoid a nervy finish and still have room to improve.
The win follows Arsenal's Community Shield success and sustains an unbeaten league run against Chelsea, reinforcing their fast start to the 2026/27 campaign.