A bright start to the 2026–27 Premier League season had only emboldened the belief that Chelsea could be potential usurpers, but the Blues were beaten at the home of the champions on Sunday.
Morgan Rogers’ second-minute strike meant the visitors got off to the perfect start, but Arsenal, so relaxed and assured off the back of last season’s crowning glory, reacted, as Mikel Arteta put it post-match, "spectacularly".
