Arsenal defeats Chelsea 2-1 at Emirates Stadium to stay perfect through three matches

Arsenal clawed back from an early deficit to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on September 6, extending their perfect start to the 2026/27 Premier League season. Three matches in, three wins secured, and the North London club sits level on points with Manchester City at the summit of the table. Chelsea drew first blood, with Morgan Rogers finding the net just two minutes into the match. The comeback Arsenal’s response came through Kai Havertz, who equalized in the 25th minute against his former club. Martin Ødegaard, the Norwegian captain, put the hosts ahead by scoring in the 50th minute. A season taking shape Three matchweeks into the campaign, Arsenal’s numbers tell a clean story. Five goals scored, just one conceded, nine points from a possible nine. The sole blemish on that defensive record came from Rogers’ second-minute strike, which means Arsenal have been impenetrable for roughly 268 of their 270 competitive minutes this season. Manchester City match Arsenal’s points tally at the top of the table, both clubs sitting on nine points. Chelsea sit on six points after this defeat. London rivalry, bigger picture Arsenal now hold 87 victories against Chelsea’s 66 in the a...