Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea Highlights, Premier League: Gunners Survive Nervy Finish To Seal London Derby Win

Good evening, everyone. We are building up to the start of the matchday 3 fixture between The Gunners and The Blues. Watch this space for live updates!

Cole Palmer gets the game underway at the Emirates! Chelsea kick things off as the London derby officially begins.

What a start to the London derby! Chelsea strike after just 77 seconds, with Rogers producing a superb finish into the bottom corner after Arsenal fail to clear their lines.

The visitors have stunned the Emirates and have the perfect start!

Oh, the drama at the Emirates!

Arsenal thought they had found a way back into the game, but the effort is ruled out after Ezri Konsa is adjudged offside when he reacts to the rebound from Gabriel’s shot.

It’s a frustrating moment for the Gunners, with the decision leaving the home crowd furious. The call appears to be the correct one, though, and Chelsea remain in front.

Kai Havertz has his moment against his former club! Arsenal work the ball through Rice, and Havertz cuts inside before unleashing a precise left-footed strike that beats Martinez at the near post.

No controversy this time, the equaliser stands! Arsenal are level in the London derby, and the Emirates erupts!

The London derby has settled into a more measured rhythm after a frantic opening spell. Arsenal continue to enjoy the greater control and possession, but Chelsea have done well to steady themselves.

The Gunners were slicing through the Blues with alarming ease earlier, but Chelsea’s defensive shape has improved considerably. With the scores level, the visitors will feel they have weathered the storm for now.

Arsenal, meanwhile, remain the more threatening side as they look for a way through again.

What a first half at the Emirates! It has been frantic from the opening whistle, with Chelsea stunning Arsenal inside 77 seconds through Rogers before the Gunners hit back through Havertz.

Arsenal thought they had levelled earlier, but Calafiori’s finish was ruled out for Konsa’s offside. Both sides have created plenty and looked vulnerable defensively, making this London derby impossible to call.

The final chance of the half sees Gabriel send a long ball towards Havertz, but Martinez gathers safely.

The second half is underway at the Emirates! Martin Odegaard gets Arsenal moving, rolling the ball to Lewis-Skelly as the Gunners look to build on their first-half comeback.

Arsenal complete the turnaround! What a beautifully worked move from the Gunners.

Calafiori finds Tzolis, who cuts inside before feeding Havertz. The German cleverly dummies the ball, leaving Martin Odegaard completely free inside the box. The Arsenal captain keeps his composure and lifts a superb finish beyond Martinez.

Mikel Arteta is shutting up shop, well, sort of! Arsenal make a double change as Hincapie and Zubimendi come on for Calafiori and Lewis-Skelly.

With the Gunners now in front, Arteta appears keen to add some defensive security and control in midfield.

Chelsea will see this as an opportunity to push harder for an equaliser. The game is entering a crucial phase!

Another Chelsea corner, but Arsenal deal with the danger. Palmer feeds Pedro on the left, but the Brazilian’s cross is blocked by Gabriel as the Gunners hold firm.

It’s all over at the Emirates! Chelsea try one final short corner, but Reece James sees his cross blocked. He gets another chance, only for Arsenal to block it again. What a finish! The Gunners hold on for all three points!

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