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In Photos: Tempers flare as Arsenal end Chelsea's unbeaten league start

Updated On: 07 September, 2026 11:23 AM IST | Atharva Upasani

Arsenal came from behind courtesy of a Martin Odegaard winner, securing a 2-1 win over rivals Chelsea in a thrilling London Derby at Emirates Stadium (Pics: AFP)

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Declan Rice and Morgan Rogers were involved in a heated arguement during the game (Pic: AFP)
Declan Rice and Morgan Rogers were involved in a heated arguement during the game (Pic: AFP)
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The 'Super Sunday' clash saw both London giants at their best in the first major Premier League clash of the new season, with defending champions Arsenal levelling with Manchester City on nine points and Chelsea fourth with six points
The 'Super Sunday' clash saw both London giants at their best in the first major Premier League clash of the new season, with defending champions Arsenal levelling with Manchester City on nine points and Chelsea fourth with six points
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Morgan Rogers put Arsenal ahead in the second minute and that poked Arsenal. After Riccardo Calafiori's goal was given offside, the former Chelsea star Kai Havertz struck in the 25th minute from the edge of the box to level the scores
Morgan Rogers put Arsenal ahead in the second minute and that poked Arsenal. After Riccardo Calafiori's goal was given offside, the former Chelsea star Kai Havertz struck in the 25th minute from the edge of the box to level the scores
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Arsenal was dominating the proceedings, and Chelsea missed a chance to take the lead as Rogers' attempt went wide and Pedro Neto hit the woodwork. The scoreline read 1-1 after the first half
Arsenal was dominating the proceedings, and Chelsea missed a chance to take the lead as Rogers' attempt went wide and Pedro Neto hit the woodwork. The scoreline read 1-1 after the first half
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In the 50th minute, Odegaard put Arsenal in front, latching onto a pass from Christos Tzolis. Chelsea had their moments in the second half, but Arsenal was much more ruthless
In the 50th minute, Odegaard put Arsenal in front, latching onto a pass from Christos Tzolis. Chelsea had their moments in the second half, but Arsenal was much more ruthless
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Speaking after the match, Arsenal boss Arteta said, "I think it is an indication for us of how capable we are of performing at an even higher level than last season."
Speaking after the match, Arsenal boss Arteta said, "I think it is an indication for us of how capable we are of performing at an even higher level than last season."

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