Arsenal show Chelsea, Premier League who’s boss; Inter the team to beat in Serie A
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What happened
In the English Premier League, Chelsea roared into an early lead at defending champs Arsenal in what felt like a way-too-early preview of the title race. . . only for Mikel Arteta & Co. to show them who's boss with a 2-1 win that very much asserts the Gunners as the only team to beat. Arsenal looked rattled against Chelsea thanks to an early goal, but Mikel Arteta's side quickly showed why it's the team to beat in England. Plus Inter prove they are Serie A's top team, as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.
Let's get into it. – Chelsea are on the rise, but Arsenal remain kings of Premier League – Man United still a work in progress after more dropped points – Man City have given Maresca everything he needs to challengeArsenal reaffirm their title credentials with two regenerated stars while Chelsea remain incompleteWhen Morgan Rogers beat David Raya from the edge of the box to give Chelsea the lead inside just two minutes, you could feel Xabi Alonso's path to victory solidifying.
Follow on XMultiple AuthorsSep 6, 2026, 03:08 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLONDON — Martin Ødegaard's 50th-minute strike ensured Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Emirates Stadium on Sunday and maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season. Arsenal, the current Premier League champions, can currently argue otherwise and point to a run that now extends to 10 unbeaten league games against Chelsea. S. 's Balogun Monaco exit41mESPNPutellas to Bayern; Paralluelo to Arsenal: Women's transfers we wish we'd seen12hYash ThakurChelsea are on the rise, but Arsenal remain kings of Premier League1dMark Ogden and James OlleyAnother game, more dropped points: Are Man United still a work in progress?
Havertz might never have entirely convinced as a center forward — which is partly why Chelsea were willing to move him out and Arsenal signed Viktor Gyökeres last summer — but this was a reminder of the class he is capable of, especially given that he might not have been playing at all had the Gunners signed the striker they craved this summer. — OlleyChelsea are back, but they're still weak at the backDon't be fooled by this result — Chelsea are back among the Premier League title contenders, but they have to get better in defense to push Arsenal all the way.
The wider picture
MATCH REPORT: Premier League – Arsenal 2-1 ChelseaAvailable to UK users only. Man United should put WSL on notice3dTom HamiltonTrue-cost ranking: The 50 most expensive Premier League transfers this summer3dRyan O'HanlonplayBurley hails 'sublime' Odegaard after Arsenal impress vs. 5 million move across London. play1:46Leboeuf concerned over 'fragile' Chelsea defenseHis goal owed something to poor goalkeeping from Martinez, but it was still reward for his ingenuity, and the Germany international's dummy gave Ødegaard the space and time to fire home Arsenal's crucial second goal.
The task for Alonso is clear — tighten up at the back to make sure Chelsea push for the title. — Mark OgdenArsenal fire title warning, extend dominance over ChelseaWhen Rogers signed with Chelsea, he declared he was joining the biggest team in London. But the Gunners were full value for their win — even if they needed David Raya to pull off a fine save from substitute Estevao at the death to hold on — as they produced another reminder that they are the team to beat this season. — OlleyAlonso must solve Chelsea's midfield puzzleChelsea were without their first-choice midfield at the Emirates — primarily because Enzo Fernández was offloaded in a £125 million transfer to Manchester City on deadline day but also because of an injury to Moisés Caicedo.
Figure caption, Champions Arsenal come from behind to beat ChelseaByNeil JohnstonBBC Sport journalistPublished6 September 2026Arsenal shelled out close to £200m on new signings during the summer transfer window but fell short of landing the elite forward they craved. Yet reigning champions Arsenal have started this season as strongly as they finished 2025-26, when they celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years. "I can't see anyone stopping Arsenal," former Premier League winner Chris Sutton told BBC Sport.
What has been reported
But Arsenal have set down an early marker as they chase back-to-back Premier League crowns. "Chelsea are a good team, but Arsenal always find a way to win. I don't think they [other Premier League teams] can. Published5 days agoFigure caption, 'We reacted in an amazing way' – Arteta on Arsenal's win in London derbyRelated topicsArsenalFootballPremier League Published6 September 2026After every round of Premier League matches this season, BBC football pundit Troy Deeney will give you his team and manager of the week.
Champions Arsenal come from behind to beat ChelseaThis content is not available in your location. There was an errorReigning champions Arsenal came from behind to beat big-spending Chelsea in a pulsating London derby at Emirates Stadium. SubsectionPremier LeaguePublished22 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated topicsArsenalFollow Arsenalclose panelYou are now following ArsenalUpdates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport and in a collection on the Sport homepage.
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His Blues team can be devastating in transition, defender Ezri Konsa was making his first Arsenal start and there were more opportunities to be had, especially if the hosts opened up.
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