Arsenal showcased their determination and skill in a thrilling 2-1 victory against Chelsea on Sunday. The Gunners, who invested nearly £200m in new signings during the summer transfer window, faced a challenging start after Chelsea’s £117m signing, Morgan Rogers, scored just two minutes into the match.

However, Arsenal responded effectively. Kai Havertz, who joined the club in 2023, equalized before half-time, setting the stage for Martin Odegaard to score the decisive goal in the 50th minute. This victory marked a significant early statement as Arsenal aims for back-to-back Premier League titles.

Key highlights from the match include:

• Arsenal's strong start to the season with nine points from three games.
• Odegaard's resurgence, scoring three goals in four appearances this season, compared to just one in 36 last season.
• Praise from former players, with Ashley Young noting Odegaard's impact on the team's play and chemistry.

Despite the excitement, former Premier League winner Chris Sutton cautioned that it’s too early to predict the season's outcome. Nevertheless, Mikel Arteta's side has set a high benchmark, remaining unbeaten alongside Manchester City.

Odegaard expressed pride in the team’s mentality, stating, "Our mentality is to keep fighting. We showed our quality with and without the ball, and the result reflects that." Havertz echoed this sentiment, highlighting Odegaard's return to form as crucial for their success this season.