Arsenal edge Chelsea 2-1 in a frantic Premier League clash starring Emiliano Martínez

The action exploded at the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal and Chelsea scored three goals within the first 25 minutes of their Premier League meeting, although one Arsenal goal was ruled out.

Chelsea struck first after only 1 minute and 18 seconds. Morgan Rogers collected Declan Rice’s clearance and fired a low right-footed shot that gave Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya no chance. Arsenal quickly pushed for an equalizer, but Riccardo Calafiori’s goal was disallowed after a VAR review.

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez then produced a major save, stopping Bukayo Saka’s powerful right-footed effort. Chelsea nearly extended its lead when Reece James sent a long-range shot toward the top-right corner, but Raya kept it out.

Arsenal eventually drew level through Kai Havertz. After receiving a pass from Rice, Havertz moved down the right side and sent a low left-footed shot inside the left post, beyond Martínez. Five minutes into the second half, Martin Ødegaard completed Arsenal’s comeback with a left-footed finish from the center of the area after an assist from Christos Tzolis.

Chelsea struggled after the early second-half blow, while Arsenal looked for a third goal. Rice and Saka created further chances, but Martínez kept Chelsea in the match with additional saves.