Mikel Arteta sends warning to Arsenal title rivals and explains Martin Odegaard transformation

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Verri, M. (2026, September 6). Mikel Arteta sends warning to Arsenal title rivals and explains Martin Odegaard transformation. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/mikel-arteta-arsenal-fc-odegaard-b1295961.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-06 · by Matt Verri

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's performance in a 2-1 win over Chelsea, saying it showed they can perform at an even higher level than last season when they won the title. The victory keeps Arsenal at the top of the table with nine points, tied with Manchester City. Arteta credited Martin Odegaard's transformation into a key player to his enjoyment of football and the chemistry he has developed with other players such as Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka. Arteta said his team still has room for growth but is on the right track.

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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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Topics

Arsenal Chelsea City Manchester City the Community Shield

Subjects

Arteta PERSON · 4× Arsenal ORG · 3× Chelsea ORG · 2× City ORG · 1× Kai PERSON · 1× Kai Havertz PERSON · 1× Manchester City ORG · 1× Martin Odegaard PERSON · 1× Morgan Rogers’ PERSON · 1× Rogers PERSON · 1×

Narrative

Kai Havertz equalised before half-time and Martin Odegaard netted what proved to be the winner five minutes into the second-half with a goal that was remarkably similar to his strike against Manchester City in the Community Shield.

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2026-09-07 · Evening Standard

Mikel Arteta sends warning to Arsenal title rivals and explains Martin Odegaard transformation · assertive framing

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It was far from a comfortable afternoon, with Chelsea taking the lead after barely a minute through Morgan Rogers’ volley. asserted

Chelsea → take → volley

However, Arsenal responded superbly. asserted

Arsenal → respond → ?

that → equalise → Shield

Only City and Arsenal have nine points at the top of the table and Arteta is confident his side are better now than they were when ending their 22-year-wait for a league title last season. asserted

they → have → title

“It’s an indication for us of how capable we are to perform at an even higher level than last season,” Arteta said. asserted

Arteta → ’ → season

Read More “It depends on how we maintain and sustain that desire, that humbleness and continue every day to try and find a better version of myself and the team. asserted

we → read → myself

“We still have a lot to grow and a lot to offer, and this is the ambition of the team.” asserted

this → have → team

Rogers’ goal was the first one Arsenal have conceded this season and it briefly left the Emirates Stadium stunned. asserted

it → concede → Stadium

However, the fans rallied and so did the players, piling the pressure on Chelsea and eventually getting their reward in a deserved win. asserted

players → rally → win

“It was an exceptional performance,” Arteta said. asserted

Arteta → say → ?

“I enjoyed every minute of it from the beginning to the end, and the beginning was tough. asserted

beginning → enjoy → end

But I enjoyed it because the team reacted in a spectacular way. asserted

team → enjoy → way

It was a fascinating game, I think for the spectators as well. asserted

I → think → spectators

I think we deserved to win it.” asserted

we → think → it

“He’s fit, he feels confidence-wise one of the highest I’ve seen him,” Arteta said. asserted

Arteta → ’ → him

“He has a point to prove from last season as well, after missing so much football. asserted

He → have → football

When that happens, Kai the same, Bukayo the same, we missed so many attacking players last season for long, long periods. asserted

we → happen → periods

“I don't know how many times they've played together those three in the last year or so, but probably not much, and when you start to feel the chemistry they have between them and what they can produce, it's great. asserted

it → know → what

“For me, [Odegaard] gets to that point because he's enjoying his football. asserted

he → get → football

You have to enjoy what you do, you have to play with real intent, and that's what I loved seeing today. “Today, he was running forward, he took shots, he created so many situations for his team-mates. asserted

he → have → mates

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