Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 to keep perfect Premier League start

Arsenal secured a hard‑won victory in what manager Mikel Arteta described as the “stiffest test” of their Premier League title defence to date, overturning a first‑half deficit to claim three points. The Gunners fell behind early in the match but responded with a surge of attacking play, equalising through a well‑timed header before netting the winner from a swift counter‑attack in the second half. The result extended Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table and marked their first successful comeback of the season.

The win comes as Arsenal seek to consolidate their position ahead of a congested fixture schedule, having maintained an unbeaten run in the league since the start of the campaign. By navigating this challenging encounter, the team demonstrated resilience and depth, qualities that will be crucial as they aim to retain the Premier League crown. The victory also reinforces their standing ahead of upcoming domestic and European commitments, keeping them firmly in contention for the title.