Arsenal win the London derby with a landslide. Despite a difficult start, with Chelsea taking the lead thanks to a beautiful goal by Rogers, coach Mikel Arteta's team reacted and, after Havertz's equalizer midway through the first half, took the lead through captain Odegaard. The Gunners climb to the top of the standings together with Manchester City. In the early hours of the afternoon, Manchester United had drawn 2-2 against Everton in Liverpool.
Chelsea started strongly and took the lead in just two minutes. After a free kick, Hato headed the ball to Morgan Rogers, who beat goalkeeper Raya with a beautiful right-footed shot from outside the area. The Gunners reacted immediately and found the equalizer with the Italian Calafiori, who was quick to shoot towards the goal amidst a mess in the penalty area. The Italian's goal, however, was disallowed after a review: Konsa was offside before the full-back, a former Bologna player, took the shot. Arsenal had nothing to worry about, who equalized in the 25th minute through Kai Havertz. The German striker, a former player for the opposing team, received the ball on the right wing, moved towards the centre and beat Martinez at the near post with a beautiful left-footed shot. The first half ended without any other important chances.
In the second half, the team of the Spaniard Arteta starts in the best way and takes the lead thanks to the captain Odegaard. Tzolis gives a beautiful pass in depth to Havertz, who with a moment of genius lets the ball pass and leaves it to the Norwegian, who alone in front of the goal beats Martinez. Despite the advantage, Arsenal controls the game and manages to close the match without suffering almost any danger from the opponents during the last half hour. Thus, the “Gunners” win the London derby at the Emirates with a score of 2-1.
In the 3pm match, Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by Everton in Liverpool. Goals were scored by Mbeumo, George, Sesko and Maitland-Niles in the 96th minute.
