Arteta and Alonso meet for the first time (Picture: Getty Images Europe) Arsenal take on Chelsea at the Emirates this afternoon in the first major Premier League showdown of the season. The defending champions have picked up from where they left off last season, two wins from two and giving nothing away at the back. Just where their biggest challenge for the title comes from this season has been the subject of plenty of debate. But Chelsea have been making a promising case for themselves under Xabi Alonso. Those title aspirations will be given a thorough examination today in north London. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
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Lisa Baum’s superb solo goal earned Arsenal a narrow win but Arturo Ruiz will take hope from his first game in charge of Brighton1 min: Arsenal pass the ball around serenely from the off. Lisa Baum and Olivia Smith are patrolling the wings ether side of Russo up top.Peep peep! And we’re off. Brighton in blue. Arsenal in yellow shirts and blue shorts. Continue reading...
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