The first heavyweight encounter of the Premier League season was previewed in some quarters as the immovable object versus the irresistible force. Arsenal do not give an inch. Chelsea have been fun and free-scoring under Xabi Alonso. Yet that overlooked something pretty fundamental. The percussive force of Arsenal’s game when they have the ball and want to make something happen.Chelsea landed a significant blow after 77 seconds when Morgan Rogers put them in front with nicely executed volley from the edge of the area. It was not only the first goal that Arsenal have conceded this season but one with rich narrative strands. Rogers was chased by Arsenal over the summer only to join Chelsea for £117m. Continue reading...
Gary Neville has singled out Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard as Arsenal’s two standout performers during their intense London derby against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. The Sky Sports pundit was hugely impressed by the attacking duo’s influence as Arsenal recovered from an early setback to take control of the contest. Gary Neville praises Kai […] The post Gary Neville singles out two Arsenal stars as ‘best players’ after comeback vs Chelsea appeared first on CaughtOffside.
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