Arsenal got the better of Chelsea 2-1 in the English Premier League.
M. Rogers found the net for Chelsea on 2 minutes, after J. Hato supplied the pass. K. Havertz got on the scoresheet for Arsenal on 25 minutes, with D. Rice providing the assist.
Arsenal had 10 shots to the visitors' 6, 63% of the 16 attempts in the match. Arsenal had 1 off target and 3 blocked, the visitors 3 off target and 0 blocked. The home side had 9 attempts from inside the box, to Chelsea's 2. That left 1 from outside the area for Arsenal, and 4 for Chelsea.
The home side put 6 on target to Chelsea's 3, an on-target rate of 60% against 50%. Arsenal scored with two of their six on target. Chelsea scored with one of their three on target.
Joao Pedro was booked for Chelsea on 14 minutes. C. Palmer was booked for Chelsea on 45 minutes.
It was 1-1 at half time. The second half produced one goal.
Arsenal are second on nine points from three matches. Their record reads 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats, with a goal difference of +5. Chelsea are fourth on six points from three matches. Their record reads 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat, with a goal difference of +1.
The match was played on matchday 3. Chris Kavanagh, England refereed.
Match at a glance
- Full time: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea
- Competition: English Premier League
- Date: 6 September 2026
- Referee: Chris Kavanagh, England
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | Arsenal | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 10 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 3 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0 |
| Shots inside the box | 9 | 2 |
| Shots outside the box | 1 | 4 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 0 |
| Throw In | 5 | 4 |
| Free Kick | 12 | 8 |
| Goal Kick | 6 | 5 |
| Penalty | 0 | 0 |
| Substitution | 0 | 0 |
| Attacks | 47 | 49 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 39 | 23 |
| On Target | 6 | 3 |
| Off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Fouls | 6 | 9 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Passes Total | 232 | 170 |
| Passes Accurate | 194 | 136 |
