Arsenal defeats Chelsea 2-1 after overcoming early deficit

Mikel Arteta is proud of his Arsenal players after they came back from a goal down to beat Chelsea in the Premier League yesterday, describing the fixture as a game he thoroughly enjoyed.Chelsea opene...

Mikel Arteta hailed a “beautiful” win after Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium. The Premier League champions required a response after conceding for the first time this season, Morgan Rogers stunning home fans into silence with a volleyed goal after 77 seconds before the hosts hit back against a Chelsea side still finding its feet under Xabi Alonso.

Manager delighted by reaction to Chelsea’s opener Alonso says his side must be ‘tighter’ Mikel Arteta warned that Arsenal are capable of hitting even greater heights after the champions sent a statement to their title rivals by fighting back from a goal down to beat Chelsea on Sunday. Arteta’s side were under pressure after conceding for the first time this season when Morgan Rogers struck early at the Emirates Stadium, but the response to the setback was outstanding. Kai Havertz equalised before conjuring a brilliant assist for a rejuvenated Martin Ødegaard to make it 2-1, ensuring that Arsenal moved level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. Continue reading...

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is thrilled with his side's comeback victory against Chelsea at the Emirates.

What is Mikel Arteta's reaction to Arsenal's first big test of the Premier League season?

Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal’s “exceptional” performance after his side secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea.The Gunners came from behind after Morgan Rogers’ early goal, with Arteta delighted by...