Odegaard fires winner as Arsenal complete comeback win over Chelsea
The first heavyweight encounter of the Premier League season was previewed in some quarters as the immovable object versus the irresistible force. Arsenal do not give an inch. Chelsea have been fun and free-scoring under Xabi Alonso. Yet that overlooked something pretty fundamental. The percussive force of Arsenal’s game when they have the ball and want to make something happen.
TL;DR
- Chelsea took an early lead through Morgan Rogers in the first minute.
- Kai Havertz equalized for Arsenal in the 25th minute.
- Martin Ødegaard scored the winning goal for Arsenal shortly after halftime.
- The win maintained Arsenal's perfect start to their title defense with three wins out of three.
- Morgan Rogers was a summer target for Arsenal before joining Chelsea for £117m.
- Arsenal's response to going down was described as ferocious and intense.
- Emiliano Martínez, the former Arsenal goalkeeper, made several key saves for Chelsea.
- Chelsea's Estêvão came close to equalizing in the closing stages.