Martin Odegaard praises Arsenal's fighting spirt after comeback win against Chelsea

Arsenal displayed the tenacity of champions as they fought back from two goals down to defeat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium, preserving their flawless start to the Premier League campaign. The Gunners were caught off guard in the 2nd minute when Morgan Rogers, Chelsea's expensive summer signing, scored the opening goal with a volley.

This marked the first goal Arsenal had conceded all season, shattering their defensive solidity and providing Chelsea with a commanding start to an electrifying London derby. However, Arsenal's resilience shone through as they fought back in waves, with Emiliano Martinez making crucial saves to preserve his team's advantage. The pressure ultimately paid off in the 25th minute when Kai Havertz levelled the scores, his composed finish past Martinez proving decisive.

Despite Chelsea's continued danger, with captain James forcing a save from distance and Pedro Neto hitting the post, Arsenal secured a historic comeback. The victory puts Arsenal equal with Manchester City at the top of the table with a perfect 3-0 start, extending their Premier League winning streak to eight games, including last season.

Manager Mikel Arteta hailed his team's fighting spirit, stating that his players never give up and always show their quality both with and without the ball. Chelsea's captain, Xabi Alonso, admitted to feeling the loss deeply, acknowledging that the defense let Arsenal's goals through.