Arsenal Beat Chelsea 2-1 at Emirates, Ending Chelsea’s Unbeaten Start
· Sports · Al Jazeera, NDTV Sports
Arsenal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, ending the Blues’ perfect start to the Premier League season. The match began with Chelsea taking the lead after just 77 seconds when Morgan Rogers scored for the host club, but Arsenal responded with a blistering comeback: Kai Havertz equalised midway through the first half, and Martin Ødegaard sealed the win shortly after halftime. This result marks Arsenal’s third consecutive league win, keeping them in second place behind Manchester City by goal difference. The defeat also halted Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso’s three-game winning streak in all competitions since the start of the season. The match highlighted Chelsea’s defensive vulnerabilities and Arsenal’s resilience, reinforcing their title ambitions as they chase their first back-to-back Premier League titles since the 1930s.
Why it matters
The win solidifies Arsenal’s title challenge, putting pressure on Chelsea to overhaul their defensive errors and regain momentum. For Chelsea fans, the loss underscores the club’s ongoing struggle to break their 2017 title drought, while Arsenal’s consistency strengthens their bid to reclaim dominance in English football.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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