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Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and fan reaction

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Verri, M., Smith, D., & Ferridge, A. (2026, September 6). Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and fan reaction. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-vs-chelsea-live-stream-premier-league-latest-score-updates-result-b1295923.html

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Quick Summary

Arsenal made a statement in the Premier League title race by beating Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium. The decisive moment came when Martin Odegaard scored to put Arsenal ahead, which they held onto for three points despite some strong chances from Chelsea. According to the player ratings, David Raya was outstanding with several impressive saves and earned a 9/10 rating, while Kai Havertz and Morgan Rogers scored for Chelsea but received lower marks of 4/10. The match marked a statement win for Arsenal over a team that had been tipped as title contenders coming into the game.

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Story summary

Arsenal's Strong Start to the Season

Arsenal have kept two clean sheets in their opening two matches of the season, showcasing their impressive strength in defence. In contrast, Chelsea won 4-3 against Brighton last time out, displaying an attacking prowess that could prove a challenge for Arsenal.

Chelsea's New-Look Attack

Chelsea's new-look front three of Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer, and Joao Pedro have been frightening in attack, with Rogers having already opened his account in his new colours on his league debut against Fulham. This match will be a key test for Arsenal's defence.

Injury Updates

Reece James could start in midfield for Chelsea, where he is expected to deploy him this season, and his importance in that position is due to grow after Enzo Fernandez departed for Manchester City and the transfer of Lamine Camara collapsed. Jordan Henderson has not yet played for his new club due to a wrist injury suffered at the World Cup.

How to Watch

This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage set to start at 4pm BST ahead of the 4.30pm BST kick off. Sky subscribers can stream the match live on the Sky Go app and website.

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal's predicted XI vs Chelsea (3-4-2-1): Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Saka, Partey, Xhaka, Trossard; Martinelli, Nketiah

Chelsea predicted XI vs Arsenal: Martinez; Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill; Neto, Lavia, James, Hato; Rogers, Palmer; Joao Pedro

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Arsenal made an early statement in the Premier League title race as they edged Chelsea in a thrilling London derby. asserted

they → make → derby

The Blues opened the scoring in the very early stages as Morgan Rogers volleyed home with just less than two minutes played. asserted

Rogers → open → minutes

But Chelsea were pegged back soon after as Kai Havertz slotted into the bottom corner from the edge of the area, catching Emi Martinez wrong-footed. asserted

Havertz → peg → Martinez

Martin Odegaard then finished emphatically from close range, capping a lovely team move, to put the Gunners in the lead for the first time, a lead which they would eventually convert into three points. asserted

they → finish → points

Chelsea were not without chances, though, as they went frustrated by a number of stellar saves from David Raya and crucial defensive contributions from Gabriel. asserted

they → frustrate → Gabriel

The Blues had been widely tipped as title contenders coming into this game, but the defending champions Arsenal made no mistake as they showed their might once more. uncertain

they → tip → might

Catch up with the game as it happened below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Matt Verri and Dom Smith at the Emirates Stadium. asserted

it → catch → Stadium

Arsenal vs Chelsea latest news Live updates Arsenal player ratings: Summer signing and goalscorer impress as star man scores 9/10 asserted

man → impress → 9/10

Meanwhile, our Arsenal correspondent Matt Verri had a bit more fun with his ratings. asserted

correspondent → have → ratings

He also got to write down some bigger numbers. asserted

He → get → numbers

Chelsea player ratings: Three summer signings score 4/10 Our Chelsea correspondent Dom Smith was on hand at the Emirates to rate the Blues’ performances. asserted

Smith → score → performances

The Gunners see it out! asserted

Gunners → see → it

Estevao stands firm to deny Hincapie a chance to cross. asserted

Estevao → stand → chance

He wins a goal kick for the Blues, which Martinez pumps forward. asserted

Martinez → win → which

Arsenal dropping deep and Chelsea are piling on the pressure as four minutes of added-time are announced. asserted

minutes → drop → time

Chelsea getting the ball into the box but the Gunners are a very big team. asserted

Gunners → get → box

Madueke replaces Saka for the hosts as four minutes of added time are confirmed. asserted

minutes → replace → time

David Raya has a serious claim to be man of the match here. uncertain

Raya → have → match

Estevao cuts in and whips a wonderful shot towards the far corner, but Raya just gets fingertips to it. asserted

Raya → cut → it

James is sizing up a free-kick, about 35 yards out. asserted

James → size → kick

He shoots and rattles the wall, leaving Declan Rice in a heap on the floor. asserted

He → shoot → floor

Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and fan reaction

Quick Summary

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Arsenal's Strong Start to the Season

Chelsea's New-Look Attack

Injury Updates

How to Watch

Predicted Lineups

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