No new striker, no worries - Havertz and Odegaard torment Chelsea
Nine points from three games, one goal conceded and big players stepping up - are Arsenal still ahead of the rest in the race for the Premier League title?
Arsenal's summer spending spree - shelling out close to £200 million - did not secure the star forward they desired. The club pursued options like Julian Alvarez, Morgan Rogers, Bradley Barcola, and Vinicius Jr., but their moves resulted in Chelsea, Liverpool, and Real Madrid respectively. Despite this, Arsenal started the 2025-26 season strongly, mirroring their triumph in the 2025-26 league, their first Premier League title in 22 years.
Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea, one of the big-spending clubs, thanks to goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard. Former Premier League winner Chris Sutton highlighted Arsenal's continued strength despite rivals' massive transfer investments. Odegaard, who scored a crucial winner against Chelsea, praised his teammate's impact on the team.
Arsenal remains undefeated in eight league games, setting a promising tone for their season with high confidence heading into their Champions League opener against Napoli.
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