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Arsenal 0-1 Chelsea
Matt Upson
Former Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
That was more of a 50-50, but the bottom part of the leg does trip Bukayo Saka. Jorrel Hato gets stuck on the wrong side. Another set-piece...
Arsenal 0-1 Chelsea
Arsenal certainly won't panic, though, as Bukayo Saka is tripped by Jorrel Hato depe in the Chelsea half.
No complaints there.
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Image source, Getty ImagesSo, no card at all for that kick to the face?
Harry, Manchester
A clear red for anyone else, including any Chelsea player. Disgraceful that he doesn’t get sent off for that.
Arjun, Kent
Arsenal 0-1 Chelsea
Bukayo Saka delivers to the back pist and it's a free header back into the mixer for Arsenal.
Saka bursts into the middle from taking the corner and goes to ground but the flag goes up for offside.
Arsenal 0-1 Chelsea
Arsenal are pushing for the equaliser and Wesley Fofana can only put it behind for a corner.
Arsenal 0-1 Chelsea
Image source, ReutersBoos for Emi Martinez after he was kicked in the head.
Arsenal 0-1 Chelsea
Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport Chelsea reporter
Chelsea remain with a back three under Xabi Alonso, with Wesley Fofana replacing Levi Colwill on the left side of the defence despite it not being his natural position.
It means Josh Acheampong, on the right, and Maxence Lacroix, in the centre, can play in their preferred positions, with Pedro Neto and Jorrel Hato operating as wing-backs.
Arsenal 0-1 Chelsea
That's a decent toe punt on the head, to be fair.
Arsenal 0-1 Chelsea
That's so clever from Arsenal as Martin Odegaard rolls it into the near post for the run of Riccardo Calafiori but he can't make contact.
Anyway, Emi Martinez is down holding his face after being kicked in the forehead by Gabriel.
Arsenal 0-1 Chelsea
That is the first goal Arsenal have conceded this season but they get the chance to respond with a set piece as Wesley Fofana can't resist fouling Kai Havertz.
Arsenal 0-1 Chelsea
Matt Upson
Former Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, ReutersThe Emirates is stunned. Arsenal can't get the clearance.
Morgan Rogers on the D, and the adjustment from Rogers is brilliant. A volley in the air.
Arsenal 0-1 Chelsea
John Murray
BBC football correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live
Arsenal thought he might join them this summer.
The most expensive British player scores early for Chelsea.
Morgan Rogers was doing his chilly celebration, but he gave a little bit of the Thierry Henry in his celebration.
Morgan Rogers (2 mins)
Image source, PA MediaIt had to be him.
The Arsenal players are stunned as Reece James' free-kick is lofted into the far post, it's headed around the box and Morgan Rogers picks out the bottom corner on the volley.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea
'Champions of England, we know what we are' is the early chant coming from the home fans as Chelsea win a free-kick.
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea
Away we go in north London.
Arsenal v Chelsea (16:30 BST)
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Arsenal v Chelsea (16:30 BST)
Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport Chelsea reporter
It is an unseasonal 26C in London today, with the pitch receiving heavy watering before Arsenal's match against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.
The warm weather has helped create a lively atmosphere, with pubs across north London doing a roaring trade ahead of the later Premier League kick-off.
Arsenal v Chelsea (16:30 BST)
Matt Upson
Former Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
Of course, you come to a big club and Arsenal's defensive record here is insane. That for me is a team effort. So, I think Ezri Konsa can slot in nicely and he has got good support around him.
Arsenal v Chelsea (16:30 BST)
Teams are out and hands have been shaken.
We're almost ready to go. This should be a proper game. Can't wait for it.
Arsenal v Chelsea (16:30 BST)
Ashley Young
Match of the Day pundit on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesI am looking forward to it. You have got a fantastic defensive line, with an abundance of talent in Arsenal's ranks.
With Chelsea's attacking line, it seems like they are going to be firing all season. The connection they have got is just fantastic.
I don't want to say Chelsea are going to win or Arsenal's defence is going to come out on top.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 1 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 1 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 0 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
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Manager: Mikel Arteta
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Xabi Alonso
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
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Dominant period
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
| Minute | Team with most threat |
|---|---|
Kick off 1' | Chelsea |
2' | ChelseaGoal |
3' | Chelsea |
4' | Chelsea |
5' | Arsenal |
6' | Arsenal |
7' | Arsenal |
8' | Arsenal |
9' | Arsenal |
10' | Arsenal |
11' | Arsenal |
12' | Arsenal |
13' | Arsenal |
14' | Arsenal |
15' | Arsenal |
16' | Arsenal |
17' | Arsenal |
18' | Arsenal |
19' | Arsenal |
20' | Arsenal |
21' | Chelsea |
22' | Chelsea |
23' | Arsenal |
24' | Arsenal |
25' | ArsenalGoal |
26' | Arsenal |
27' | Chelsea |
28' | Chelsea |
29' | Chelsea |
30' | Arsenal |
31' | Arsenal |
32' | Arsenal |
33' | Arsenal |
34' | Arsenal |
35' | Arsenal |
36' | Arsenal |
37' | Arsenal |
38' | Arsenal |
39' | Arsenal |
40' | Arsenal |
41' | Chelsea |
42' | Chelsea |
43' | Chelsea |
44' | Chelsea |
45' | Chelsea |
45'+1 | Arsenal |
45'+2 | Arsenal |
45'+3 | Arsenal |
45'+4 | Arsenal |
Half time 45'+5 | Arsenal |
46' | Arsenal |
47' | Chelsea |
48' | Arsenal |
49' | Arsenal |
50' | ArsenalGoal |
51' | Arsenal |
52' | Arsenal |
53' | Arsenal |
54' | Arsenal |
55' | Arsenal |
56' | Arsenal |
57' | Arsenal |
58' | Chelsea |
59' | Arsenal |
60' | Arsenal |
61' | Chelsea |
62' | Chelsea |
63' | Chelsea |
64' | Chelsea |
65' | Chelsea |
66' | Arsenal |
67' | Arsenal |
68' | Arsenal |
69' | Arsenal |
70' | Arsenal |
71' | Arsenal |
72' | Arsenal |
73' | Arsenal |
74' | Arsenal |
75' | Arsenal |
76' | Chelsea |
77' | Chelsea |
78' | Chelsea |
79' | Chelsea |
80' | Chelsea |
81' | Chelsea |
82' | Chelsea |
83' | Chelsea |
84' | Chelsea |
85' | Chelsea |
86' | Arsenal |
87' | Arsenal |
88' | Chelsea |
89' | Chelsea |
90' | Chelsea |
90'+1 | Chelsea |
90'+2 | Chelsea |
90'+3 | Chelsea |
90'+4 | Chelsea |
Full time 90'+5 | Chelsea |
Premier League
All competitions
All competitions
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last nine Premier League matches against Chelsea (W6 D3), their best unbeaten run against the Blues since a run of 19 between 1995 and 2005.
Chelsea have lost their last four away Premier League games against Arsenal by an aggregate score of 11-2. Their last win there was in August 2021, a 2-0 victory.
Arsenal have lost just one of their last 29 Premier League London derbies (W22 D6) and are unbeaten in their last 16 (W12 D4). The last side to have a longer unbeaten run was the Gunners themselves between August 2022 and November 2023 (17 games).
Chelsea have started 2026-27 with three consecutive wins in all competitions (two in the Premier League, one in the League Cup). The Blues last won their opening four games to a season in 2016-17 (Antonio Conte’s first four) and their opening three Premier League games in 2018-19 (under Maurizio Sarri).
Arsenal have won their first two Premier League matches this season but only once in the last 21 seasons have the Gunners started their campaign with three wins, doing so in 2022-23.
Chelsea’s two Premier League matches this season have seen 12 goals (7 for, 5 against), the joint-third most in a side’s first two games of a campaign in the competition, behind only Arsenal in 2004-05 (13) and Leeds United in 2020-21 (14). They could become the first side to see their opening three games of a top-flight season all have 5+ goals since Arsenal in 1988-89.
Across the first two matchdays of 2026-27, Arsenal faced the fewest shots (11), the fewest shots on target (1) and allowed their opponents the lowest xG (0.54) of any Premier League side. Since 2022-23, the Gunners have had 16 games where their opponents haven’t had a shot on target – twice as many as any other side (Liverpool, 8).
Bukayo Saka has scored in each of his last two Premier League appearances, last scoring in more consecutively in January/February 2024 (5 in a row). The last Arsenal player to score in their first three games in a season was Alexandre Lacazette in 2020-21.
Cole Palmer has scored 49 goals in 98 Premier League games for Chelsea. Only two players have reached 50 for the Blues in fewer than 100 games – Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (84) and Diego Costa (85).
João Pedro has scored and assisted in both of Chelsea’s Premier League games this season, the first player to do so in the club’s first two matches of a campaign. The only player to score and assist in each of his first three appearances of a Premier League season is West Ham’s Michail Antonio in 2021-22.
