Arsenal have sent a clear message to their Premier League rivals. The defending champions came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 on Sunday, maintaining their perfect start to the season despite conceding their first goal of the campaign.
Morgan Rogers stunned the Emirates Stadium crowd with a goal inside the opening two minutes. But Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard struck either side of halftime to complete the comeback for the hosts, who now have three wins from three matches.
What makes Arsenal’s defensive record even more remarkable is the continued absence of William Saliba. Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher described the situation as a worry for Arsenal’s competitors, noting that Saliba, arguably the best center back in world football, hasn’t played a single minute this season. Ezri Konsa has filled in admirably, producing crucial defensive moments including a tackle that drew roars from the home supporters.
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso acknowledged his side’s defeat while revealing he made a mistake by rushing midfielder Moises Caicedo back from injury too soon. Caicedo missed the Arsenal clash after lasting just 14 minutes against Brighton the previous weekend, having replaced Pedro Neto in the 68th minute before hobbling off. Alonso admitted he wouldn’t repeat the error, though he insisted the injury wasn’t long term.
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