Sports06 September, 20262 min read
Arsenal Come From Behind To Beat Chelsea 2-1 At Emirates Stadium
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Morgan Rogers scored early to give Chelsea a 1-0 lead at Emirates. Kai Havertz equalised for Arsenal to make it 1-1.
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Derby turns on two goals
Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, with Morgan Rogers putting Chelsea ahead after just 77 seconds and Kai Havertz equalising before Martin Odegaard scored the winner in the 50th minute.
“Yeah, definitely. It was a big game, massive game.”
Sky Sports said Arsenal stayed perfect after three games and level with Manchester City, while the BBC described Odegaard as the captain who scored the winner as Arsenal secured an impressive 2-1 home victory over Chelsea.
The match narrative in the BBC player ratings highlighted that Bukayo Saka was “a constant threat from set-pieces” and that Havertz scored after cutting inside to score two minutes later.
In Arsenal’s post-match reaction, Martin Odegaard told Sky Sports, “Yeah, definitely. It was a big game, massive game.”
Reactions and ratings
Ezri Konsa, speaking to Sky Sports after the Gunners 2-1 win over Chelsea, said, “I felt at home from the first moment I joined,” and added that taking three points was the most important part of the evening. The BBC’s ratings framed the comeback through individual performances, noting that Odegaard “Put Arsenal ahead early in the second half with a composed finish,” and that Bukayo Saka’s second-half effort was saved.
In the same BBC ratings, Emiliano Martinez’s night was described as mixed, with the goalkeeper “beaten too easily at his near post for Havertz's equaliser,” even as he later made a high-quality save from Saka. Sky Sports also quoted Jamie Carragher’s view that “William Saliba… has not played a minute of football so far this season,” while stressing that Arsenal’s defensive strength shaped how the game unfolded.
What it means next
The result left Arsenal with a 100% record after three games, and AP’s report said the win moved them level at the top of the standings with Manchester City. Sky Sports’ match report also positioned the derby as an early-season heavyweight clash, stating that Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 and that the game was “an early contender for game of the season.”
NBC Sports’ recap said Arsenal and Chelsea “put on a show in North London,” and it highlighted that Arsenal’s comeback came after Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea an early lead. In the build-up and viewing information, 365Scores listed the fixture as Arsenal vs Chelsea in the Premier League at Emirates Stadium on September 6, 2026, with the referee named as Chris Kavanagh.