The London derby was exciting from the beginning when Chelsea suddenly took the lead after only 2 minutes. Morgan Rogers launched a dangerous shot from outside the penalty area, sending the ball close to the post, making it impossible for David Raya to stop.
Arsenal then quickly pushed up the squad. In the 12th minute, Riccardo Calafiori put the ball into Chelsea's net but the goal was disallowed due to a VAR-determined offside.
Arsenal's pressure was finally concretized in the 25th minute. Kai Havertz escaped after a sharp combination and then finished accurately into the low corner, equalizing the score 1-1. Chelsea almost regained the advantage before halftime, but Pedro Neto's shot found the post.
Right at the beginning of the second half, the "Gunners" completed a comeback. In the 50th minute, Martin Odegaard received a favorable pass and then launched a powerful finish, putting the home team ahead 2-1.
Chelsea tried to find an equalizer in the rest of the match. Cole Palmer had a chance in the 63rd minute but could not beat Raya. In the 89th minute, Estevao launched a dangerous shot into the high corner but the Arsenal goalkeeper continued to react excellently.
Chelsea poured all their strength into attack in the final minutes, but Arsenal's defense still stood firm to preserve the 2-1 victory.
These 3 points help Arsenal continue to maintain a winning streak after 3 rounds and rank second in the Premier League table, equal points with Man City but inferior in goal difference.
