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James Harden visits Emirates Stadium during Arsenal win over Chelsea

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:03 AM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

James Harden visits Emirates Stadium during Arsenal win over Chelsea

Summary

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden attended the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea on Sunday at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory after falling behind to an early goal from Morgan Rogers. Kai Havertz equalized before halftime, and team captain Martin Odegaard scored the decisive goal in the 50th minute. Following the match, Harden met with Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber, who signed a jersey for the NBA player. Harden, who recently re-signed with the Cavaliers for $97 million in late August, has maintained a public association with the club for several years. Arsenal currently holds second place in the Premier League table after three matchweeks, tied on points with Manchester City.

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By the Numbers

•James Harden attended the Arsenal match against Chelsea on Sunday.
•Arsenal won the game 2-1 behind goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.
•Morgan Rogers scored the opening goal for Chelsea in the second minute.
•Jurrien Timber met with Harden and provided a signed jersey after the match.
•Arsenal ranks second in the league table after three rounds of play.

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7:03 AMYahoo Sports — ‘A real fan’ – James Harden links up with Arsenal defender after PL win over rivals Chelsea

What they're saying

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Cleveland Cavaliers point guard James Harden attended Arsenal’s 2-1 win over city rivals Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Harden’s long 2026 free agency ended at the end of August when he re-signed with the Cavaliers for $97 million.
— Yahoo Sports

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