Arsenal defeat Chelsea after Ødegaard scores winner in Premier League match
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 5:53 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Arsenal secured a victory against Chelsea in a Premier League encounter held on September 6, 2026. The match saw Chelsea take an early lead within 77 seconds when Morgan Rogers scored with a volley from the edge of the penalty area. This goal marked the first time Arsenal has conceded a goal during the current league campaign. Arsenal responded to the early deficit to complete a comeback, with Ødegaard providing the winning goal. Rogers, who joined Chelsea for £117 million during the summer transfer window after being pursued by Arsenal, played a central role in the early stages of the match. The result serves as a key development for both clubs in the early phase of the season.
- •Morgan Rogers scored for Chelsea 77 seconds into the match.
- •Arsenal conceded their first goal of the league season against Chelsea.
- •The match concluded with a comeback victory for Arsenal.
- •Ødegaard scored the decisive goal for Arsenal.
- 5:53 PMThe Guardian Sport — Ødegaard fires winner as Arsenal complete comeback win over Chelsea
"The first heavyweight encounter of the Premier League season was previewed in some quarters as the immovable object versus the irresistible force. Arsenal do not give an inch. Chelsea have been fun and free-scoring under Xabi Alonso. Yet that overlooked something pretty fundamental. The percussive force of Arsenal’s game when they have the ball and want to make something happen. Chelsea landed a significant blow after 77 seconds when Morgan Rogers put them in front with nicely executed volley from the edge of the area. It was not only the first goal that Arsenal have conceded this season but one with rich narrative strands. Rogers was chased by Arsenal over the summer only to join Chelsea for £117m. Continue reading...
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