No new striker, no worries - Havertz and Odegaard torment Chelsea — SkimNews
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- Arsenal won 2-1 against Chelsea in a Premier League match, coming from behind to secure maximum points from their first three games of the season.
- Kai Havertz scored the equalizing goal before half-time and credited captain Martin Odegaard for returning to his 'very best', highlighting the team's belief after conceding early.
- Martin Odegaard scored the 50th-minute winner and has now netted three goals in four appearances this season, a significant increase from just one in 36 games last term.
- Morgan Rogers, Chelsea's £117m signing, opened the scoring in the second minute but could not prevent his new club from losing to Arsenal in their first major test of the season.
- Chris Sutton stated he 'can't see anyone stopping Arsenal' after their victory over Chelsea, praising the team as a 'powerhouse' despite their rivals' heavy spending.
Why it matters: Arsenal’s ability to win high-pressure matches without a marquee striker acquisition challenges the assumption that top clubs must spend heavily on forwards to compete. With nine points from three games and only one goal conceded, they’ve demonstrated depth and resilience that could define the early title race, especially as Odegaard’s resurgence gives Mikel Arteta a reliable offensive engine.
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