Martin Odegaard scores winner as Arsenal completes comeback against Chelsea

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Martin Odegaard scores winner as Arsenal completes comeback against Chelsea
Summary

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates, scoring the deciding goal five minutes into the second half. Chelsea took an early lead when Morgan Rogers scored within 77 seconds of kickoff. Kai Havertz leveled the match for Arsenal before halftime by connecting on a pass from Christos Tzolis. Manager Mikel Arteta noted that the return of key attackers like Havertz and Bukayo Saka has improved the team's chemistry. Odegaard, who missed significant time due to injury last season, has started every game for the club during this current campaign. The team turns its attention to a Champions League fixture away to Napoli.

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  • Martin Odegaard scored the winning goal five minutes into the second half.
  • Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Chelsea in the second minute.
  • Kai Havertz provided the Arsenal equalizer before halftime.
  • Arsenal travels to play Napoli in the next Champions League match.
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  • 7:37 PMYahoo SportsMikel Arteta Says Martin Odegaard Has a 'Point to Prove' at Arsenal
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Martin Odegaard scored Arsenal's winner against Chelsea, with Mikel Arteta saying his captain is fit again and playing with some of the highest confidence he has seen.

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