Chelsea stunned the home crowd inside the opening two minutes when Morgan Rogers fired the visitors ahead. Arsenal, however, responded with the composure expected from the reigning champions and gradually took control of the contest.
Kai Havertz was at the heart of Arsenal’s response, scoring the equaliser in the 25th minute. The German forward continued to cause problems for Chelsea’s defence with his movement and link-up play before playing a key role in the decisive goal.
Captain Martin Ødegaard completed the comeback five minutes after half-time, finishing from close range after a clever attacking move involving Havertz.
Chelsea pushed for an equaliser late in the match, but Arsenal’s defence held firm, with goalkeeper David Raya producing an important late save to preserve all three points.
The victory gives Arsenal a perfect three wins from three to start their Premier League campaign. They sit level on nine points with Manchester City, underlining the strength of their early title challenge.
For Mikel Arteta’s side, the win was more than just another three points. Coming from behind against a Chelsea team showing plenty of attacking ambition demonstrated Arsenal’s resilience, experience and ability to handle pressure.
With Havertz and Ødegaard already making decisive contributions, Arsenal are sending an early warning to their rivals: the champions look ready to defend their crown.