No new striker, no worries - Havertz and Odegaard torment Chelsea
Arsenal recovered from an early deficit to defeat Chelsea 2-1 in a fiercely contested London derby, extending their perfect start to the season with nine points from three matches. Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard scored the goals that secured the victory.
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📌 Claves de la información
- Arsenal spent close to £200 million in the summer transfer window but did not sign an elite striker.
- Targets such as Julian Álvarez (Atlético Madrid), Morgan Rogers (Chelsea), Bradley Barcola (Liverpool) and Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid) all moved elsewhere.
- The Gunners opened the season with wins over Coventry City and Aston Villa before beating Chelsea 2‑1.
- Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard scored the goals that secured the victory.
- Arsenal now have nine points from three games and have conceded only one goal.
- Chris Sutton stated, "I can't see anyone stopping Arsenal," after the match.
- Chelsea’s net spend since last season is close to £350 million, prompting questions about midfield options.
❓ PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES SOBRE LA NOTICIA
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¿Quiénes anotaron los goles de Arsenal contra Chelsea?
Kai Havertz y Martin Odegaard fueron los autores de los goles que dieron la victoria a Arsenal 2‑1.
¿Cuánto ha gastado el Chelsea en fichajes desde el final de la temporada pasada según la noticia?
Chelsea ha invertido cerca de 350 millones de libras en el mercado de fichajes desde el final de la última temporada.
Arsenal recovered from an early deficit to defeat Chelsea 2-1 in a fiercely contested London derby, extending their perfect start to the season with nine points from three matches.
Match summary and key moments
After earlier victories over Coventry City and Aston Villa, the Gunners fell behind against a Chelsea side that has invested close to £350 million since the end of last season. Kai Havertz, an Arsenal player since 2023, and captain Martin Odegaard, who joined in 2021, each found the net to turn the game around. The win leaves Arsenal with a maximum of nine points and only one goal conceded so far.
Reactions and broader context
Former Premier League winner Chris Sutton told BBC Sport, "I can't see anyone stopping Arsenal," praising the team’s resilience. The result also fuels debate about Chelsea’s squad construction, with analysts questioning whether spending nearly £350 million has left them short in midfield, particularly after deploying two right‑backs in central roles. Additionally, individual performances highlighted Odegaard and Bukayo Saka as standout players in the match.
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