Arsenal defeats Chelsea 2-1 at Emirates Stadium
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 8:04 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on September 6, 2026. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for the visitors early in the contest. Arsenal responded with an equalizer from Kai Havertz before Martin Odegaard netted the winning goal. Riccardo Calafiori played a role in the deciding strike, drawing defenders away to create space in the final third. Earlier in the match, Calafiori had an effort disallowed by VAR due to an offside call against Ezri Konsa. Pundits identified Calafiori for his movement and versatility as he continues his transition to a left-back role for the Gunners.
- •Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a Premier League match at Emirates Stadium.
- •Morgan Rogers scored the opening goal for Chelsea.
- •Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard scored for Arsenal.
- •A goal by Riccardo Calafiori was disallowed by VAR for an offside violation.
- •Jamie Carragher praised Calafiori for his performance as a left-back.
- 8:04 PMCBS Sports — Riccardo Calafiori redefines fullback role as Arsenal defender returns to Italy for Champions League action
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori hailed as “by far the best left-back in the league” after Chelsea win
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Italy star Calafiori hailed as ‘best left-back in Premier League’ for Arsenal winner
"Jamie Carragher has called Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori the best left-back in the league by far.Calafiori has had a hugely impressive start to the season at Arsenal, recording two assists in th...
"Italy international Riccardo Calafiori was denied a goal by VAR in Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea, but did contribute to the winner. ‘He’s the best left-back in the Premier League.’The for...
"Riccardo Calafiori returns to Italy with Arsenal this week - and he's a very different player compared to the one who departed for England two years ago.
Sources
External links- CBS SportsSep 8, 2026, 8:04 PMRiccardo Calafiori redefines fullback role as Arsenal defender returns to Italy for Champions League action
The Italian defender returns to his homeland with Arsenal having evolved far beyond a traditional inverted left back under Mikel Arteta.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 11:35 AMArsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori hailed as “by far the best left-back in the league” after Chelsea win
Jamie Carragher has called Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori the best left-back in the league by far.Calafiori has had a hugely impressive start to the season at Arsenal, recording two assists in th...
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 6:50 PMItaly star Calafiori hailed as ‘best left-back in Premier League’ for Arsenal winner
Italy international Riccardo Calafiori was denied a goal by VAR in Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea, but did contribute to the winner. ‘He’s the best left-back in the Premier League.’The for...
- Sky Sports Football—How Calafiori has become 'the best left-back in the league by far'
Riccardo Calafiori returns to Italy with Arsenal this week - and he's a very different player compared to the one who departed for England two years ago.
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