Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's performance following a 2-1 victory over Chelsea, suggesting the squad can reach a higher level than last season.
Key facts
- •Arsenal remains one of two teams with a 100 percent record in the Premier League, alongside Manchester City.
- •Arsenal's goals were scored by Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.
- •Morgan Rogers scored for Chelsea in the second minute of the match.
- •Arsenal's transfer window saw the departures of Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, and Leandro Trossard.
- •New signing Christos Tzolis featured for Arsenal during the match.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stated that his team's 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday demonstrated their potential to surpass the performance level of last season's title-winning squad. Goals from Kai Havertz and captain Martin Odegaard secured the win for Arsenal, marking their third consecutive victory in the Premier League.
Performance and Team Chemistry
Arteta described the win as an exceptional performance, noting the team's determination and quality despite an early goal from Chelsea's Morgan Rogers in the second minute. The manager highlighted the chemistry between attacking players like Havertz, Odegaard, and Bukayo Saka, noting that injuries had limited their time playing together during the previous season.
Chelsea's First Defeat
The loss served as a reality check for Chelsea under new manager Xabi Alonso, marking the team's first dropped points of the season. Alonso acknowledged defensive concerns, noting that his side has conceded seven goals in three matches, but emphasized the players' commitment to improving their defensive record.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Channel NewsAsia.
