Arsenal host Chelsea with defensive record on the line this Sunday
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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Arsenal meet Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday in a Premier League fixture that features the league's top-scoring attack against its most effective defense. Arsenal have kept consecutive clean sheets to open the campaign, with goalkeeper David Raya facing only one shot on target across both matches. Despite the absence of defenders William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, the team has relied on defensive contributions from Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, and Gabriel. Chelsea enter the weekend leading the league with seven goals through two games, with summer signing Morgan Rogers making an immediate impact on the squad. Arsenal remain focused on defensive stability as they look to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.
- •Arsenal have not conceded a goal in their opening two Premier League matches.
- •Chelsea have scored seven goals in their first two games of the season.
- •Cristhian Mosquera has deputized at center-back alongside Gabriel in recent matches.
- •Morgan Rogers has established a significant role in the Chelsea attacking rotation.
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