Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea: Tactical Analysis, Player Ratings & Match Review (Sept 2026)

10-12 06:41

EPL Match Summary & Final Score

Statistic / Event	Arsenal F.C.	Chelsea F.C.
Final Score	2	1
Goalscorers	Kai Havertz (25'), Martin Ødegaard (50')	Morgan Rogers (2')
Possession	54%	46%
Shots (On Target)	15 (8)	13 (5)
Passes Completed	359 / 415 (86%)	291 / 347 (83%)
Yellow Cards	2	4

Actual Starting Lineups & Formations

Arsenal Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: David Raya

Defenders: Ben White, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel Magalhães, Riccardo Calafiori

Midfielders: Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Ødegaard

Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis, Kai Havertz

Chelsea Starting XI (3-4-2-1)

Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez

Defenders: Wesley Fofana, Maxence Lacroix, Josh Acheampong

Midfielders/Wing-backs: Pedro Neto, Reece James, Roméo Lavia, Jorrel Hato

Attackers: Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, João Pedro

Key Tactical Takeaways

1. Early Pressure Shock

Chelsea stunned the Emirates crowd in the 2nd minute when Morgan Rogers finished a swift build-up sequence setup by Jorrel Hato.

2. Havertz Exploits Central Space

Kai Havertz brought Arsenal back level in the 25th minute, exploiting the gap between Maxence Lacroix and Josh Acheampong.

3. Ødegaard Decides the Derby

Just four minutes after the second-half restart, captain Martin Ødegaard converted Declan Rice's assist to put Arsenal ahead 2–1 and secure all three points.

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