Arsenal defeats Chelsea 2-1 as Xabi Alonso assesses first loss

Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 on September 6 at Emirates Stadium in a Premier League match. This result marked the first defeat for Chelsea under manager Xabi Alonso. Despite an early start from the visitors, Arsenal maintained control to secure the win. The match extended Chelsea's winless streak against the Gunners to twelve consecutive games. Following the loss, Alonso emphasized the need for his squad to learn from the performance and improve their consistency in future fixtures. The team now turns its attention to a League Cup match against Leeds United scheduled for midweek.

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