Martin Ødegaard leads Arsenal comeback against Chelsea at the Emirates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 5:07 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Arsenal leads Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium following a second-half goal from Martin Ødegaard. The match remains in progress as the Gunners seek to maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season after winning their opening two fixtures against Coventry City and Aston Villa. Chelsea opened the scoring within the first two minutes of the match, but Arsenal recovered to secure a lead after the hour mark. This performance follows a previous campaign in which Arsenal secured the league title under manager Mikel Arteta. Ødegaard has now recorded two goals in three matches, surpassing his total goal count from the entirety of the previous season. The midfielder remains a central figure in Arsenal’s efforts to defend their title.
- •Arsenal leads Chelsea 2-1 after the hour mark at the Emirates Stadium.
- •Martin Ødegaard scored to put Arsenal ahead in the second half.
- •The goal is Ødegaard's second of the current league campaign.
- •Arsenal won their first two matches of the season against Coventry City and Aston Villa.
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — 📈 Martin Ødegaard showing signs of major Arsenal turnaround
"If the previous campaign wasn't special enough for Martin Ødegaard, as he captained Arsenal to a Premier League title, this season could potentially top it. The Gunners are, understandably, among th...
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