Arsenal down Chelsea as Ødegaard's stunning scoring revival continues

Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 to claim a third consecutive Premier League victory and remain joint top with nine points from three matches. After conceding an early goal, Kai Havertz equalized before halftime and captain Martin Ødegaard scored the winner in the 50th minute, showcasing Arsenal’s resilience and tactical adaptability. Ødegaard has scored three times in four appearances this season after managing only one goal in 36 matches last campaign. The result also highlighted the renewed effectiveness of Arsenal’s attacking trio of Ødegaard, Havertz and Bukayo Saka, whose combination could offset the club’s failure to sign a marquee forward during the transfer window. Ashley Young praised Ødegaard’s influence and the trio’s chemistry, while Riccardo Calafiori’s incisive run helped create the winning goal.